http://www.rathcoombe.net/sci-tech/b.../wounding.html
http://www.rkba.org/research/fackler/wrong.html
Directly from Sierra bullets website: "In rifles chambered for either the 6mm Remington or 243 Winchester cartridge, this 80 grain #1515 Blitz bullet is dependably frangible and has no peer as a varmint bullet at velocities delivered by these cartridges. The Sierra Spitzer boat tail shape assures a flat trajectory, good resistance to crosswinds and vertical winds, and high-energy delivery even at extreme ranges. Built at the request of numerous varmint shooters, this bullet will bring out the best in both a shooter and his rifle for all varmint hunting applications.
In handguns, the soft core and thin jacket of this 80 grain #1515 Blitz bullet will deliver positive expansion at handgun velocities together with the accuracy and ballistic efficiency of the famous Sierra boat tail shape.
The #1515 was introduced in 1994."
If you are going faster than 2700fos, then the 87gr you mentioned above probably would be perfect for broadside, though I would not use it for a raking shot.
If you have lower velocities around 2500fps, then this is the bullet I would use if your muzzle velocities are what I would expect, somewhere below 2500fps., or if you are trying to stretch your distance.
If you are intending to consume the meat, then I would reconsider using a lead bullet if you do not want health issues.
https://undark.org/article/lead-ammu...unting-copper/
Below, venison packed for human consumption killed with a lead bullet.
Bottom line for me is that I would not hunt for meat using a lead bullet since I know it is stupid to go around licking lead paint or eating gut piles left by deer or elk hunters, so I just take head shots if using a lead bullet and bury the head and quite a bit of the neck.
Hey, what do I know, I just have a trauma medicine background and you still have the liberty to go on eating lead if you want.
Personally I would only recommend a Barnes X and one other manufacturer, if you are going to eat the meat.
They always worked for me, and they do expand.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/59...free-box-of-50
Here is the second option if hunting for meat is your goal, or even if it is not, I would also not pass up this option:
http://www.gscustomusa.com/243075HV046.html
If you have questions, they have answers, just like Barnes& Sierra etc.
http://www.gsgroup.co.za/contact.html