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Posted: 5/11/2001 5:34:39 AM EDT
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With 85gr. bullets moving out at approx. 3100 fps, it ought to do just fine. I've seen a range of weights from 75gr to 90gr. Seems pretty versatile.
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Posted: 5/11/2001 5:39:02 AM EDT
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The .22-250 Rem or .220 Swift are really hard to beat. 4000 fps!
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Posted: 5/11/2001 5:42:12 AM EDT
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i have an old 700 with a piece of crap bushnell banner 4x12 i bought off of a friend of mine who was reloading 100 grains for it that shot about 1.5 moa. i just started reloading nosler 55 grain ballistic tips and its unbelievable.it is a light barrel & even has some pitting inside & ive managed a few sub 5rd. 1/2" groups at 100 yds.
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Posted: 5/11/2001 5:46:55 AM EDT
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Do it. That rifle can do double duty as a varmint rifle & deer rifle. The 55gr ballistic tips as mentioned before are f*cking devastating. They will probably be moving at nearly 4000fps or better. 85gr Sierras will be awesome deer projectiles. 6mm really is a versatile caliber.
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Posted: 5/11/2001 5:47:18 AM EDT
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243 will be better in the wind than 22's unless they have a custom tight twist barrel to shoot heavy (higher BC) bullets. Seeing hits thru a high magnification scope might be a problem though, due to the 243's greater recoil.
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Posted: 5/11/2001 6:15:33 AM EDT
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The 22s will have slightly better trajectory, but the 243 bucks the wind [b]much[/b] better.
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Posted: 5/11/2001 6:22:25 AM EDT
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Absolute flat shooter out to 300 yds...great varmint and whitetail round...recoil manageable for kids and ladies...imo..the best all arround cartridge out there.
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Posted: 5/11/2001 8:09:28 AM EDT
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.243 was my first Deer rifle when I was a pup. With 100 gr they are tough on deer. My dad still has a Win Mod 70 in .243 and with the 75 gr loads they make a bad day form Mr Viet Varmit. His shoots sub MOA and is a better choice for 300+ yards than my .223 Rem 700 VS
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Posted: 5/11/2001 10:34:53 AM EDT
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Quoted: Do it. That rifle can do double duty as a varmint rifle & deer rifle. The 55gr ballistic tips as mentioned before are f*cking devastating. They will probably be moving at nearly 4000fps or better. 85gr Sierras will be awesome deer projectiles. 6mm really is a versatile caliber. Scott |
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Posted: 5/11/2001 10:56:59 AM EDT
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Are you planning on using your 243 on cats?
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Posted: 5/11/2001 1:32:35 PM EDT
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Thanks Guys. 243 it is.
Imposter: I HATE cats! |
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