Guest MissouriHunter Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 I have been looking to buy a varmint rifle for quite some time now. I was looking for a 22-250 and never even gave a 243 a look before I started shooting my little brother's 243. He's got a Ruger youth version 243 and that thing is awesome. I haven't shot it over 200 yards yet but out to that I am a deadeye. I also looked at the ballistics for both guns and the 243 beats the 22-250 with 55 grain bullets. It dropped about 2 in more than the 250 at 500 yards but it had more power and speed even out at far distances. I was just wondering what other people thought about the 243's. Any goods or bads on the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: 243 That is what I use right now except mine is a Remington 7400 in 243. I bought some 10 round mags for it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Re: 243 My opinion is that the .243 isn't the ideal varmint round, but it will more than do the job. It isn't the ideal deer round, but it will do the job. Bullet placement is super critical. It isn't ideal for either purpose, but it is a very versatile round that will work for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ketchum Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Re: 243 Take a look at the new .204 Ruger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Re: 243 My buddys 700 .243 with I believe 70, maybe 80 grain bullets is deadly out to 400 yards. He shot a coyote from 407 yards with his. That dog hit the ground like it got dropped out of a plane. I think the .243 makes a great varmint round. Buy one and you will have a great duel purpose rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: 243 Bought my wife a savage model 10 in .243. It is a flat shooting accurate rifle. She killed her first buck with the gun this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Re: 243 I have a bolt action .243 that I use for varmint hunting and also for deer. I love that gun. I'd have to say it's my favorite deer rifle when I'm hunting open terrain. As for woodchucks,,, I've killed many a woodchuck out to 250 yards and they never knew what hit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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