What is a 243 good for?

243 is light, small and perfect for beginning deer hunters. Big-game hunters in the western states use this rifle round on mule deer and even bear. It also might be one of the most accurate of all rifle rounds at ranges under 200 yards. However, it can also reach out there long range if needed.

What is the difference between a 223 and 243 rifle?

223 Remington rounds – on average – achieve a velocity of about 3150 feet per second (fps) while . 243 Winchester rounds travel at a velocity of 3180 fps. 223 Remington bullets travel 3.6 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while . 243 Winchester bullets travel 3.6 times that same speed.

How far will a 243 shoot flat?

243 rivals a 6.5-284 ballistically out to 1000 yards. Shooting 80-100 grain hunting bullets, a . 243 will anchor a buck with authority.

Is a 243 A good youth rifle?

are a nice option for youth hunters, but shots must be placed precisely when targeting medium-sized game. The . 243 also requires precise shot placement, but it’s a little more forgiving, making it the perfect choice for a kid’s first deer rifle.

Is .308 the same as 243?

Obviously, the glaring difference is the bullet diameter. The . 243 is a 6mm bullet. 308 is a 30 caliber bullet and lends itself very well to both big game hunting and precision shooting.

Is a 243 a good caliber?

243 is an excellent small to medium size game cartridge. It will take down anything from small predators or varmints on up to antelope or deer with authority. Ask a dozen hunters or shooters, “What’s the most versatile cartridge available?” and you’ll get at least a half-dozen different answers.

Is a .243 a good youth deer rifle?

How much does a 243 drop at 100 yards?

243 drop rate and trajectory. Sighted my 243 in at 1 inch high at 100 yards with winchester 80gr factory loads (silver pack). I was surprised when it dropped 3.5 inches at 200 yards.

Is 243 better than 7mm08?

The 243 Winchester shoots flatter and faster and recoils less. The 7mm-08 delivers more bullet energy (elephant killing energy) than the 243 Winchester at all distances and can be configured (hand loaded with lighter bullets) to shoot as flat. Both use the same parent case.

Which is better.243 Winchester or Super LR?

The Super LR has a long neck (.321″ vs. the .263″ long neck of the parent .243 Winchester case). The Super LR also has a 30° shoulder angle vs. the 20° shoulder angle of the .243 Winchester parent case. The Super LR has about 54 grains of H20 capacity, compared to 55 grains for the .243 Win and 49 grains H20 for the 6XC.

Why did John Whidden use the 243 Winchester?

John Whidden of Whidden Gunworks used the .243 Winchester cartridge to win the 2017 NRA Long Range Championship, his fifth LR title at Camp Perry (and second in a row). John selected the .243 Win because it offers excellent ballistics with manageable recoil. John says that, at least for a sling shooter, the .243 Win is hard to beat at long range.

What kind of rifle is Mossberg 243 Win?

Mossberg Patriot 243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope. $409.99. In Stock. Brand: Mossberg. Item Number: 27931.

How much is a 243 Winchester bolt action rifle?

Thompson Center Venture 243 Winchester Bolt-Action Rifle. $537.00 $389.99. Brand: Thompson Center. Item Number: 5562.