Thread: .243 for 500m shots

I had good luck with mine, although we're going back about 8 years since I had a .243 last. It worked with the 95gr Targex. Shot goats out to about 600m, nanny tahr at 500, a big 12" bull tahr at 450.

It would work better with a heavier/higher BC bullet than the 95gr.

I went with a 6.5 when I rebarrelled the .243 because it works better for a negligible increase in recoil though.

Would I use a .243 again? Yes, including for longer range shots, within my own comfort zone with it, but I'd want a 1:8" twist to shoot something 100gr + and .5+ BC