243 vs 223
Which of these two choices are good for a 300 yard shot on deer or varmints? Also bolt action or semi auto such as bushmaster 223 or rem 7400 243?
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243 is a superior round for deer hunting. 300 yards could be a little out of range in bad conditions like wind. I don't like the 223 for deer period. RG 0 -
Forget the .223 at 300 yards. That is a very long shot with a .243 on deer as well. If you are really, really going to make 300 yard shots, consider something larger. 0 -
Ditto on HeDog's comments. Go with something bigger if you really think you are going to shoot 300 yds. or more!! 25-06 or bigger would be somewhere to start. 0 -
The .243 is a far superior and more versitale cartridge for hunting. However I highly recommend the .257 Roberts for both varmints and deer. 0 -
My hunting partner and I have killed many whitetails 300 yards+ with a 243.If you don't hand load,use 95 or 100 grain premium grade factory loads.I have yet to lose a deer with a 223 but all have been shot at less than 100yards. 0 -
If you cant decide between the two you could always compromise and get a 6x45mm.Its a wildcat cartride, uses the 6mm bullet from the .243 with the .223rem case.Fires a 75gr HP @ 2900fps with 1400flbsHere are some other great deer killing cartridges you might want to look into..22-250.22-250AI6mm-250.30-284winchester.30-06AI.257roberts.25-06rem.260rem6.5x55swedish.270win7mm mauser7mm-08.308win.30-06spr.303brit8mm mauser
and for those under 50yd shots you might want to look into the .50bmg cartridge....0 -
Hey buddyb,Was wondering which loads you were using for the deer w/ .223? Any with the nosler 60gr. Part.? 0 -
I used Speer 55 grain (I think they are Game-King or Game-Master).Take only good shots at less than 200 yards and you will be impressed at what a 223 will do to a whitetail. 0
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