HSM Trophy Gold Extended Range ammunition in .243 Winchester (brand part no. 24395VLD) is a hunting camp staple for shooters who want a dependable big-game round. HSM builds this load from consistent, quality-checked components for dependable performance shot after shot. At the heart of this load is the 95 gr bullet with a Berger Match VLD design, matched to the .243 Winchester platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the HSM load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a caliber that has taken game across North America for generations.
• The bullet weighs 95 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Berger Match VLD design, designed for reliable expansion on game.
• The case is Brass, reloadable for handloaders who want to reuse brass.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 3174 fps, for a flatter path to the target and more delivered energy.
• Muzzle energy is rated at approximately 2126 ft-lbs, a useful gauge of the knockdown power this load delivers at the muzzle.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds left to shoot.
• Cases ship 25 boxes to a case, a convenient bulk quantity for high-volume shooters.
• Cost works out to about $2.05 per round, keeping practice sessions affordable.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The Berger Hunting VLD bullet uses a secant ogive and boat-tail profile for a high ballistic coefficient, engineered by Berger specifically for extended-range hunting accuracy.
• HSM hand-assembles Trophy Gold Extended Range in smaller production runs than mass-market ammunition, built around consistency rather than volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this .243 Winchester load suited for? The expanding bullet is built to open on impact, making this a solid choice for deer-class big game within normal .243 Winchester hunting ranges.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of .243 Winchester.

How fast does this .243 Winchester load run? It’s rated at approximately 3174 fps at the muzzle, giving a sense of the energy and trajectory to expect.

Buy the HSM Trophy Gold Extended Range .243 Winchester 95 gr Berger Match VLD, 20-Round Box

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