Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
You need 243 Winchester ammo that anchors whitetail at 300 yards and still shoots under an inch at the bench. Nosler Trophy Grade loads a 90-grain AccuBond bonded polymer tip to 3100 feet per second, delivering 1920 foot-pounds at the muzzle — enough energy for medium game from pronghorn to mule deer. The bonded core construction holds together on heavy shoulder shots, retaining 60 to 70 percent of original weight while the white polymer tip drives uniform expansion. Nosler hand-inspects each production run and packages rounds in premium brass cases with Boxer primers for reliable ignition and clean reloading. This is hunting ammunition built to production tolerances that rival handloads.
Built for the Box
Nosler manufactures Trophy Grade ammunition on dedicated production lines, not as a contract-load overflow. Each case starts as Nosler Custom brass — drawn to consistent wall thickness and flash-hole diameter. The AccuBond bullet uses a proprietary bonding process that fuses the copper-alloy jacket to a lead-alloy core without voids or air pockets. That bond keeps the bullet together through bone and tissue, preventing jacket-core separation that ruins penetration. The 0.376 G1 ballistic coefficient keeps the 90-grain projectile supersonic past 600 yards, and sectional density of 0.218 drives straight wound channels. Nosler’s white polymer tip protects the nose during recoil and magazine cycling, then compresses into the hollow point cavity on impact to start expansion from the front.
The Numbers
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 243 Winchester |
| Bullet Weight | 90 Grains |
| Bullet Type | Bonded Polymer Tip |
| Bullet Brand and Model | Nosler AccuBond |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3100 Feet Per Second |
| Muzzle Energy | 1920 Foot Pounds |
| G1 Ballistic Coefficient | 0.376 |
| Sectional Density | 0.218 |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Case Type | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Lead Free | No |
| Intended Use | Hunting |
| Manufacturer | Nosler |
This load sits in the middle of the 243 Winchester spectrum — heavy enough for deer-sized game, light enough to keep recoil manageable in lightweight bolt guns. The 3100 fps launch velocity drops to roughly 2750 fps at 200 yards and 2425 fps at 300 yards, staying supersonic well beyond practical hunting distances. Shop more hunting loads in our 243 ammo collection for varmint and match options.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four rules of firearm safety at all times — treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you’re not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and know your target and what lies beyond it.
- Verify your rifle is chambered for 243 Winchester before loading. Do not mix ammunition types.
- This ammunition contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and reproductive harm under Proposition 65. Wash hands after handling.
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