Barnes Harvest .243 Winchester 90gr Sierra Tipped GameKing

Barnes Harvest Collection: Precision Meets Performance

The Barnes Harvest Collection represents a thoughtful marriage of two respected ammunition traditions. By combining Barnes' decades of terminal performance expertise with Sierra's legendary accuracy standards, this load delivers the kind of reliable, effective performance that separates good hunts from great ones.

The Load Specification

• Caliber: .243 Winchester
• Bullet Weight: 90 grains
• Bullet Type: Sierra Tipped GameKing
• Muzzle Velocity: 3200 feet per second
• Muzzle Energy: 2047 foot-pounds
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.490
• Case: Reloadable boxer-primed brass
• Rounds per Box: 20

The Sierra Tipped GameKing Advantage

Sierra's Tipped GameKing represents thoughtful bullet engineering. The transparent green tip serves dual purposes: it enhances ballistic uniformity for consistent downrange performance and protects the hollow point cavity during handling and feeding. The bullet features a special lead alloy core surrounded by a tough copper jacket designed to expand reliably across a range of hunting distances while maintaining deep, consistent penetration.

Why This Matters

For hunters pursuing thin-skinned game—whitetail, mule deer, and similar species—this ammunition offers the velocity and energy needed for clean, ethical kills. The 90-grain weight in .243 Winchester is a proven performer, and the 3200 fps velocity ensures good downrange energy retention. Whether you're hunting at typical whitetail ranges or pushing out to 300 yards, this load delivers the accuracy and stopping power expected from a premium hunting cartridge.

Non-corrosive, reloadable brass cases mean you can reload these once-fired cases for future shooting, adding value to every box you purchase.