How far is a 243 good for deer hunting?
243 Win. load will reliably kill a deer out to 500 yards.
What is the maximum effective range of a 243?
The cartridge can be extremely accurate to 300 yards (270 m) and beyond, but may not retain enough terminal energy to reliably drop medium game at that distance.
How far does a 243 drop at 400 yards?
243 Winchester ~ 70 Grain ~ Trajectory ChartRange (Yards)Velocity (Ft/Sec)Bullet Path (inches)2002781.603002478.2-5.584002187.8-16.855001908.6-35.442 more rows
Where is the best place to shoot a deer with a 243?
In front of the deers shoulder were the neck meets the shoulder and the spine drops. If you get a broad side shot and place it right in front of the shoulder the 243 will explode the spine and drop the deer in it's tracks.
Why is the 243 so great?
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.
What is bigger .243 or 6.5 Creedmoor?
The 6.5 Creedmoor bullet diameter is slightly larger at . 264". The case length of a 243 is 2.045", while the Creedmoor has a shorter case length of 1.92". Some might mix these two rounds up because their overall length is close to the same, and rim diameter is the same.
Can I hunt elk with a 243?
243 is legal for elk in the jurisdiction where you plan to hunt; no sense wasting bandwidth if it's not. Finally, we will assume that our elk hunter's . 243 is loaded with the toughest 85- to 100-grain bullets on the market rather than the weakly constructed 6mm bullets designed for varmints and predators.
How many inches does a .243 drop at 200 yards?
243 Winchester ~ 90 Grain ~ Trajectory ChartRange (Yards)Velocity (Ft/Sec)Bullet Path (inches)03200.0-1.51002946.21.262002706.00.03002466.8-6.022 more rows
What has more recoil 243 or 6.5 Creedmoor?
243 Winchester has significantly less recoil than the 6.5 Creedmoor. In this case, the 6.5 Creedmoor has nearly 50% more free recoil energy than the . 243 Winchester. That's really saying something too because the 6.5 Creedmoor is known for pretty mild recoil itself.
What is the best grain bullet for 243 for deer?
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 .
Where to shoot a deer to drop it in its tracks?
The Spot You Need To Hit. With a quality bullet or slug, you can kill a broadside deer in its tracks by shooting through the near-side shoulder and into (or through) the off-side shoulder. And if you have the skills, gear and time to be extra precise in your shot placement, hit a bit high in the shoulder.
Can you shoot a deer from the front?
“You can definitely kill deer with a well-placed arrow, but the margin for error is so much smaller on frontal shots compared to broadside or quartering-away shots. With a firearm and the speed and momentum of a bullet, it's not as large of a concern to go through bone or beat the reaction time.
How much does a 243 bullet drop at 200 yards?
243 Winchester ~ 90 Grain ~ Trajectory ChartRange (Yards)Velocity (Ft/Sec)Bullet Path (inches)2002706.00.03002466.8-6.024002239.9-17.785002023.4-36.492 more rows
Will a 243 take down an elk?
243 is likely a passable elk rifle, it's unlikely hunters would ever choose it over harder hitting cartridges.
What is the maximum effective range of a 270 rifle?
270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the . 270 Win., and why many have stuck with the venerable old cartridge even as sexy new long-range cartridges have come onto the market.
Is 223 or 243 better?
The 243 Winchester fires a larger diameter, heavier, and more aerodynamic bullet at a faster velocity than the 223 Remington. Therefore the 243 Winchester has more recoil, a much flatter trajectory, more resistance to wind drift, and carries more retained kinetic energy downrange than the 223 Remington.