243 new respect
01-15-2007, 02:33 PM
#12
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RE: 243 new respect
ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog
Gosh! Can you post it for us?
ORIGINAL: apple12
I found a load on the internet where I get 4000fps and i've kill hogs at 300 to 400 yrds no problem
I found a load on the internet where I get 4000fps and i've kill hogs at 300 to 400 yrds no problem
01-18-2007, 07:15 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Body in SE WI, mind in U.P.
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RE: 243 new respect
Not to mention that a few here in these forums, self included, consider the 243 a 100-150 yard rifle.
People who only shoot their .243s at targets to 100-200yards are really cheating themselves.
01-18-2007, 08:26 PM
#15
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 4,127
RE: 243 new respect
I was able to get pretty good accuracy in the .243 with the 55 gr. Ballistic Tip with only one powder - H414. And the best load was not quite full throttle - but still doing a respectable 3900 with the standard 1:10 twist barrel. I think the ideal twist for this bullet would be around 1:16.
Generally, I like the performance of the 70 gr. Ballistic Tip better than the 55 gr. BT for varmint hunting.
Generally, I like the performance of the 70 gr. Ballistic Tip better than the 55 gr. BT for varmint hunting.
01-18-2007, 08:58 PM
#17
Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: 243 new respect
ORIGINAL: SHoNUFF
Ok so i have a old ruger m77 sittin in the gun safe for like 2 years un touched, maybe longer. i always thought of the 243 as a 100-150MAX yard rifle.
Ok so i have a old ruger m77 sittin in the gun safe for like 2 years un touched, maybe longer. i always thought of the 243 as a 100-150MAX yard rifle.
hmm.
The 243 Winchester is a bad little man. I dont know why anyone would doubt it for deersized stuff and smaller at ranges farther than the averageperson can shoot. Ifsomeone cant make a 300yrd shot with a 243 then it is doubtfult they are going to make it with any cartridge.
01-19-2007, 09:08 AM
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Evadale, Texas
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RE: 243 new respect
You owned a tool for that long and never read up on it?
01-19-2007, 09:31 AM
#19
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Matador, Texas
Posts: 284
RE: 243 new respect
ORIGINAL: Cryptic Gypsy
You owned a tool for that long and never read up on it?
hmm.
The 243 Winchester is a bad little man. I dont know why anyone would doubt it for deersized stuff and smaller at ranges farther than the averageperson can shoot. Ifsomeone cant make a 300yrd shot with a 243 then it is doubtfult they are going to make it with any cartridge.
ORIGINAL: SHoNUFF
Ok so i have a old ruger m77 sittin in the gun safe for like 2 years un touched, maybe longer. i always thought of the 243 as a 100-150MAX yard rifle.
Ok so i have a old ruger m77 sittin in the gun safe for like 2 years un touched, maybe longer. i always thought of the 243 as a 100-150MAX yard rifle.
hmm.
The 243 Winchester is a bad little man. I dont know why anyone would doubt it for deersized stuff and smaller at ranges farther than the averageperson can shoot. Ifsomeone cant make a 300yrd shot with a 243 then it is doubtfult they are going to make it with any cartridge.
01-19-2007, 11:19 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Spokane Washington
Posts: 1,042
RE: 243 new respect
I have been gaining new respect for the .243 over the last year as well. I picked up one in a Rossi single shot .243 with a 20 gauge barrel and just love shooting it. It will be my youngest boys gun when he is old enough to start hunting.