Thread: .243 for 500m shots

Originally Posted by BRADS

I've seen lots of animals shot with them mate and consider the effective range a lot less.
I think the 243 is a fantastic calibre but realise it's limitations.
If your where a client hunting with a 243 300 yards would be the maximum distance you'd be aloud to shoot from.
Hope you find this helpful Remember clean kills are where it's at.

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Im a big 243 fan and have shot many reds, pigs , goats ,stags with one. i agree with Brads. Its a fantastic cal but i normally wouldnt like to shoot anything over 300m and if anything recommend 250m odd max . i use 100gr pills but in saying that it is capable of longer range but i think theres better horses for courses if shooting beyond that range. I have shot a red yearlying at 330m and dropped it on the spot with my 243 but wouldnt like to attempt that too often hence why bought a 308 for areas that require that sort of range.
500m is way too far in my in opinion for the awesome 243 but it is still on the cards with a accrurate rifle, good shooter and the right pill but really, why would you when there is a ton of other Cals more suited for that range with better knock down power.