243, but my kids do. They shoot the 87 grain v-max, and have killed Texas Whitetail deer at/under 200 yards with ease. I would not hesitate to shoot longer with it, but I won’t let the kids shoot any longer. Might be good to have a “hunting” load set aside with those V-max or A-max bullets..
What grain of 243 is best for deer hunting?
243 using 80 grain bullets. This high velocity 80 grain load is great . 243 ammo for deer, feral hog, black bear, and pronghorn hunting. Some hunters use this ammunition on bigger game like elk, but I think there are much better ammunition choices if you want to use your .
What distance should I zero my 243?
In such cases, a 100-yard zero is perfect. Trajectory curve of bullets from most bottleneck cartridges in the . 243 Win. to . 30/06 class won’t rise or fall more than 1.5 inches at any distance to 150 yards or so.
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 big enough for mule deer?
Yes a . 243 is “big enough” for a mule deer.
Will a 243 drop a deer?
243 is plenty enough caliber for whitetail deer. As several have stated the 243 is enough gun to humanaly harvest a deer.
What is the difference between a 243 and a 6.5 Creedmoor?
243 Winchester fires smaller diameter bullets at a significantly higher velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The . 243 has a flatter trajectory and much less recoil, but the 6.5 Creedmoor retains more kinetic energy and drifts less in the wind than the . 243 Winchester at typical hunting ranges.
Is a 243 or 270 better for deer hunting?
Both hunting calibers are wildly successful and have their distinct advantages. The 270, with its heavier bullets, is particularly devastating against large game, while the 243 uses lighter projectiles that many deer hunters prefer for its low felt recoil and flat shooting tendencies.
What is the 243 round good for?
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 .243 a long action?
Some other common calibers that are a short-action are as follows: . 243 Winchester.
