Winchester Copper Impact .243 Winchester 85gr Copper Extreme Point Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Copper Extreme Point
Winchester Copper Impact .243 Winchester 85gr Copper Extreme Point Ammo Ballistics
Brass Case • Copper Extreme Point
Trajectory @ 100yd Zero
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 3260 fps | 2006 ft-lb | — |
| 25 yds | 3160 fps | 1885 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 50 yds | 3063 fps | 1771 ft-lb | -0.3" |
| 75 yds | 2968 fps | 1663 ft-lb | -0.0" |
| 100 yds ⊕ | 2875 fps | 1561 ft-lb | +0.0" |
| 125 yds | 2784 fps | 1464 ft-lb | -0.2" |
| 150 yds | 2696 fps | 1372 ft-lb | -0.8" |
| 175 yds | 2608 fps | 1284 ft-lb | -1.6" |
| 200 yds | 2523 fps | 1202 ft-lb | -2.7" |
| 225 yds | 2439 fps | 1123 ft-lb | -4.2" |
| 250 yds | 2357 fps | 1048 ft-lb | -6.1" |
| 275 yds | 2276 fps | 978 ft-lb | -8.3" |
| 300 yds | 2197 fps | 911 ft-lb | -11.0" |
| 325 yds | 2119 fps | 848 ft-lb | -14.1" |
| 350 yds | 2043 fps | 788 ft-lb | -17.7" |
| 375 yds | 1968 fps | 731 ft-lb | -21.8" |
| 400 yds | 1896 fps | 678 ft-lb | -26.4" |
| 425 yds | 1825 fps | 628 ft-lb | -31.7" |
| 450 yds | 1755 fps | 582 ft-lb | -37.7" |
| 475 yds | 1688 fps | 538 ft-lb | -44.3" |
| 500 yds | 1623 fps | 497 ft-lb | -51.7" |
Product Overview
The Winchester Copper Impact .243 Winchester launches an 85-grain Copper Extreme Point bullet at 3260 feet per second, generating 2006 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. This load combines Winchester's Extreme Point technology with solid copper construction for hunters who need lead-free performance. The polymer tip initiates rapid expansion while the monolithic body retains weight for penetration—a design that gives copper bullets the quick-opening characteristics usually associated with lead-core rounds.
Winchester engineered the Copper Impact specifically for states with lead ammunition restrictions. The Extreme Point's large-diameter polymer tip creates a bigger impact footprint, accelerating the expansion process that can be sluggish in some copper bullets. The solid copper body mushrooms into petals while retaining its full weight, driving through muscle and bone without shedding fragments. The G1 BC of 0.257 keeps trajectories predictable at hunting distances.
This ammunition serves deer hunters in California and other non-toxic ammunition zones who don't want to sacrifice terminal performance. The 85-grain weight handles whitetail and similar game cleanly out to 250 yards. Hunters accustomed to the quick kills that Winchester's Deer Season XP provides will find similar expansion characteristics in this copper variant. The lead-free construction also appeals to hunters concerned about lead contamination in game meat.
- Extreme Point polymer tip initiates rapid expansion, solving the slow-opening issue common in copper bullets
- Lead-free construction complies with California and other non-toxic ammunition requirements
- High muzzle energy of 2006 ft-lbs delivers authoritative impact on deer-sized game
- Full weight retention means reliable penetration even on quartering shots
- BC of 0.257 limits effective range compared to heavier or more aerodynamic copper options
- Premium pricing for copper construction costs more than lead-core Deer Season XP
- 85-grain copper bullet's length may require faster twist rates for optimal stability
- Aggressive Extreme Point expansion may cause more meat damage at close range than controlled-expansion designs
All Winchester Copper Impact .243 Winchester 85gr Copper Extreme Point Ammo Prices
| DEALER | QTY | PRICE | SHIPPING | TOTAL | PRICE/RD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Gunner | 20 | $35.00 | $17.68 | $52.68 | $2.63 |