I am setting up my fiancee's .243 for a chance to go hunting with me at one of my stands. The range is about 400 yards. I am not worried about her ability to shoot whatever she wants to just yet, but I am worried a bit about bullet selection. Here is what I have for loads currently.

88 gr Berger FB @ 3301 fps
90 gr Berger BT @ 3220 fps
87 gr VMAX @ about 3200 fps - I have not verified the exact load just yet
85 gr NP @ 3400 fps

Inside of 200m, she can shoot around 0.5 MOA consistently. I hope this pattern holds out to 400 yards; however, if only the Bergers or VMAX shoot well (sub MOA) at 400 yards, would you use them for double lung/heart shots? Keep in mind, shoulders some times get in the way of a bullet. Do you think any of these bullets (other than the NP) can bust shoulders at 400 if need be.

FWIW, I am in E TX, and 200 yards is long range. 400 yards is almost a mile isn't it? (that was a joke!)

If you are talking deer, the 87 and the 105 Amax will both work great out to 400 yards, even on a deer's shoulder.

One can typically find a very good load with 4831 sc and the bullets Doc suggested.

I am using 4831sc for the 87 gr VMAX. The Bergers shot best with H4350, and the NPs are with H414.

That's great to hear. If the weather holds, this Saturday will be the tell of the tape so to speak.

Good luck on your hunt, take some pics of wounds and show us how the bullets worked!