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What is the best brand of 243 rifle?

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What is the best brand of 243 rifle?

8 Great . 243 Winchester Rifles for Deer, Varmints and More

  • Winchester bolt action rifle Model 70. Winchester. Some hunters may argue you can start and end the list here with the Winchester Model 70.
  • Mossberg Patriot Synthetic Vortex Combo. Mossberg.
  • Browning X-Bolt Hunter. Browning.
  • Ruger American Rifle. Ruger.

Is a 243 A good gun?

243 is light, small and perfect for beginning deer hunters. Big-game hunters in the western states use this rifle round on mule deer and even bear. It also might be one of the most accurate of all rifle rounds at ranges under 200 yards. However, it can also reach out there long range if needed.

Why is 243 the best?

The cartridge is based on a necked down . 308 case and it is known for its accuracy, flat trajectory and relatively mild recoil. 243 was designed as a varmint round. Shooters recognized the round’s potential and began using it on medium to large game such as turkey, whitetail deer, mule deer and pronghorn.

What is a 243 caliber?

243 Winchester (6.2×52mm) is a popular sporting rifle cartridge. Developed as a versatile short action cartridge to hunt both medium game and small game alike, it “took whitetail hunting by storm” when introduced in 1955, and remains one of the most popular whitetail deer cartridges.

How far can a 243 shoot accurately?

1000 yards

Is a 243 big enough for hogs?

243 will kill a hog. I’ve killed a 175lb hog with my AR with 60 grain Winchester ballistic silver tips. It dropped him on the spot but it took another 4 rounds to put him down for good. I would recommend 100 grain + in weight if you want put a big hog down.

Will a 243 kill a bear?

For black bears, a . 243 with a good, bonded bullet is absolutely deadly. Grizzlies do garner a reputation of being a little tougher to kill, but that seems to have much more to do with the bear being aware of the hunter’s presence. Even on giant coastal brown bears, a good shot trumps a big bullet.

What is the most accurate rifle out of the box?

BadRock Precision South Fork