factory ammo or do you reload?
243 vs 6.5 creedmore.
- Thread starter Shooterjimi
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factory ammo or do you reload?
1:8” is perfect for 140gr class bullets in 6.5CM. Why do people think otherwise? I had lots of success to the mile with 140gr Berger VLD’s with a 1:8” 28” barrel. And even with 6.5x47L with 139gr Lapua Scenars to 1500m in a 1:8”.
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I have 2x 243s now. I think they are effective rounds.
Killed a few deer and bear with them.
100g partitions 3000-3100fps.
I haven’t had to shoot anything past 200yrds with them. But put the bullet in the proper spot and the animals expire at the same rate as hit with my 375 ruger.
I shoot 87g v-max for practice. They are cheep and easy to get.
Brass is cheap too.
If I was to get into the 6.5 stuff it would be a 260rem or 6.5-06. As brass is easy to form.
Killed a few deer and bear with them.
100g partitions 3000-3100fps.
I haven’t had to shoot anything past 200yrds with them. But put the bullet in the proper spot and the animals expire at the same rate as hit with my 375 ruger.
I shoot 87g v-max for practice. They are cheep and easy to get.
Brass is cheap too.
If I was to get into the 6.5 stuff it would be a 260rem or 6.5-06. As brass is easy to form.
The 243, when addressed correctly, is an absolute monster. It isn’t too much, or too little when looking for a deer rifle. It is the most, for least.
A 243AI is the second dirtiest trick a feller can play, when looking for a round that will absolutely crush deer.
R.
That CERTAINLY is ! RJ
20 moa rail and a scope with an adequate dial..
It's well beyond the comprehension of the MPBR crowd.
It's been done lots. And done very well.
R.
bearkilr
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Monster lol. Good for crushing roe deer.
Moly coated bullets and Lapua brass allows extra pressure and more velocity. Also, living at 4000 ft of altitude gives us more distance before the bullet crosses the sound barrier.
Yes it is.
When I started looking at the ballistics of the round with various bullets I was shocked to see that it smokes the 308W from the muzzle, all the way out to the 800-1000yd point where 308 hits the sonic barrier, and then the 243 keeps going and going. Really I only tried my 243 at such extreme distance because the ballistic calculator said it would be supersonic and I had a location that was possible to shoot that far.
The biggest drawback with the 243 at extreme range is the little bullets sometimes don't create much impact sign.
Yes it is.
When I started looking at the ballistics of the round with various bullets I was shocked to see that it smokes the 308W from the muzzle, all the way out to the 800-1000yd point where 308 hits the sonic barrier, and then the 243 keeps going and going. Really I only tried my 243 at such extreme distance because the ballistic calculator said it would be supersonic and I had a location that was possible to shoot that far.
The biggest drawback with the 243 at extreme range is the little bullets sometimes don't create much impact sign.
Sshhhhhh.... Don't let your facts and experience get in the way of others guesses, opinions, and pretend!
R.
Correct. 20 MOA rail and a Tasco Super Sniper were what I used. I don't remember if I had to use the reticle dots for elevation. It was years ago that I did that.
I never used my 243 for deer but I did shoot a number of coyotes with it and can tell you it kills like the Hammer of Thor. No coyote ever took a single step after taking a 70gr Ballistic Tip at 3600 fps anywhere in the chest area. I have no doubt that with suitable bullets the 243 would kill most any deer.
bearkilr
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It's a good round for coyotes now since their fur is basically worthless.
If one is looking to sell the pelt, something like a 17 centre fire is a way better choice. Teeny entrance, big cavity, no exit.
