.243 Hunting Question
#1
.243 Hunting Question
What is the maxium range that a .243 will take a deer? I have taken one at 100 yards but was wondering if it would work at longer than that. I am using 100 gr. Remington Corelock.
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western Nebraska
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RE: .243 Hunting Question
If I had a good rest such that I could be reasonably assured of good shot placement I'd not hesitate to poke a whitetail 300 yards away with a 100 grain bullet from either the 6MM cartridges...(.243 Win)
#4
RE: .243 Hunting Question
The .243 Winchester has plenty of power at 300 yards. I personally would limit myself to a 300 yard shot or shorter, not necessarily because the gun won't kill at greater distances, but because of my own shooting skills.
#6
RE: .243 Hunting Question
As far as you can accurately shoot. at 500 yds it still has enough velocity to mushroom adequately. But can you place the bullet exactly where it needs to be at that distance, thats the question.