The 243 can be sighted in for an MPBR of 290 yards, which is pretty much the farthest you’ll want to shoot a deer at anyways with this cartridge. Ft. single family home built in . If you're into risky shots, there's really not a caliber that's going to help you out. Just don't take ify shots. 243 is good for white tail and antelope, 270 for mule deer, 300 mag for elk. I own an AR15 in .223, a singe shot .243 Winchester, and a Weatherby Vanguard in a .22-250 Remington. Recoil energy is low, about 10 ft. lbs. larry. Typically lower recoil, and greater accuracy at longer ranges..243 will offer more variety of gun types such as bolt or single shot, when compared to a 30-30. I know and like the 308 case necked down to take the 6mm bullet and have borrowed my bro in laws several times over the last 20 years for deer but it just would not be The .243 has become a favorite of hunters who want to shoot varmints, predators and deer size game with the same rifle.

Just read “The mild but wild 243 Winchester” from 2014 Really great piece Ron. Here’s a look at the top 10 elk cartridges ever made.
However, for every success story there are just as many failures.

We hunt elk every year with .25-06, .270, and .30-30 rifles. 243 or 30-06 for elk? The .243 is not to be considered a reliable elk cartridge under any circumstances. It has also become almost the standard long range deer and antelope cartridge for beginning hunters. I've taken elk with my .270 and a .30-30 without any problems. Just don't take ify shots. The author mentions another elk at 272 yds w/80 at 3360. While many experienced hunters like to argue the limitations of the .243 based on their own skills, animal welfare should always be paramount. 13 Antworten. Toolset is the last variable in the equation. "Unless there's fresh snow on the ground or you brought a few San Bushmen trackers along, you're going to be in trouble." Toolset is the last variable in the equation.

I've taken elk with my .270 and a .30-30 without any problems. Countless Elk have been successfully harvested with the .243 (320kg / 700lb) without fuss. We offer short term storage for in between moving, or long-term solutions if you are looking for a more permanent home for your belongings. Because the 243 is based on the 308, it fits into short actions and therefore can be found in rifles that are slightly lighter than regular length actions. We pride ourselves on fantastic customer service and a safe, easy experience when you choose Burleson Storage. I was thinking about upgrading my Mod 70 Winchester to a 6.5 Creedmoor, think I will stick with it, has been re-barreled with a stainless unit, shoots under 1″ at 100Mtrs. Jeff, the 243 WSSM is a ballistic twin to the standard 243 Win. If you're into risky shots, there's really not a caliber that's going to help you out. Countless young hunters shoot rifles chambered in .243 Win.

Your probably right about the .243, but my point was that the .243 is a far better round than the 30-30.
When ever you see a qualifier at the end of the statement "it will work, but...." I've taken elk with my .270 and a .30-30 without any problems. 85 Barnes at 3334 in a 243 Win (Barnes 2010 load data), vs. the author's WSSM above claiming 3500 on his elk shot at 132 yds (a std.

Toolset is the last variable in the equation. I will not now or have I ever used a .243 for elk hunting and have no plans to do so in the future. View 1 photos for 243 Elk St, Albany, NY 12206 a bed, bath, 2,576 Sq. .243 is quite adequate.