Description
The Remington Premier Scirocco Bonded is built from the ground up for big game hunting where precision and performance matter. This 90-grain load pushes out at 3120 feet per second with 1946 foot-pounds of energy, giving you a flat trajectory that works well for field hunting scenarios from close quarters to moderate ranges.
What makes this ammunition stand out is the Swift Scirocco Bonded bullet itself. The polymer tip initiates expansion while the aerodynamic boat-tail profile cuts through air resistance and reduces wind drift. The jacket and core are bonded together, which means you get consistent terminal performance across a wide range of velocities and shot angles. That bonded construction delivers over 75% weight retention, so the bullet holds together and penetrates deep instead of fragmenting and dumping energy in the wrong places.
Why the 90-Grain Scirocco Works for Hunters
At 90 grains, this load hits the sweet spot for the .243 Winchester. You get enough mass to anchor deer and similar-sized game with authority without excessive recoil that throws off follow-up shots. The ballistic coefficient of .390 keeps velocity stable at distance, which matters when conditions aren't perfect or game pushes out beyond 100 yards. The brass cases reload cleanly, so you can stretch your ammunition budget over time if you reload.
Building Your Supply
Each box contains 20 rounds of factory-fresh ammunition loaded to precise specifications. Remington backs these loads with their precision manufacturing, ensuring consistent velocities and accurate grouping from rifle to rifle. For serious hunters who won't compromise on reliability, this is ammunition that performs when it counts.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 90 grains
- Bullet Type: Swift Scirocco Bonded Polymer Tip Spitzer Boat Tail
- Muzzle Velocity: 3120 feet per second
- Muzzle Energy: 1946 foot-pounds
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.390 (G1)
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer Type: Centerfire
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Application: Big Game Hunting
- Manufacturer: Remington
- Manufacturer Part Number: 29320
- UPC: 047700359007
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of .243 Winchester ammunition in a sealed box
- Factory-loaded Remington Premier Scirocco Bonded cartridges
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the 90-grain Scirocco suitable for?
The 90-grain Scirocco Bonded is purpose-built for deer-sized game including whitetail, mule deer, and similar medium-sized animals. The bonded construction and adequate velocity make it effective out to around 300 yards when placed well. It's not designed for elk, moose, or larger species.
How does the bonded jacket improve performance?
The bonded jacket is mechanically fused to the lead core, which prevents jacket and core separation on impact. This means the bullet expands in a controlled manner across different velocities and stays together for deep penetration instead of fragmenting and losing energy unpredictably.
Can these rounds be reloaded?
Yes, the brass cases are reloadable. Once fired, they can be cleaned, resized, reprimed, and reloaded following standard reloading practices and published load data for the .243 Winchester.
What makes the boat-tail and polymer tip design important?
The boat-tail reduces drag at the back of the bullet while the polymer tip cuts air resistance at the front, both working together to maintain velocity and energy downrange. This flatter trajectory and better wind drift resistance make shots at moderate distance more forgiving and accurate.




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