Thread: .243 for 500m shots

Bored stiff at work and thinking of long range .243's. I know the best twist for these are 1:7 or 1:8 and shooting 105gr's or 107gr's, But what about the ever popular 9.125 twist Remington tubes?
Has anyone tried the new 6mm 103gr ELDX? Anyone have an idea on the length of the bullet @300AAC do you have these in stock?

I remember the old 105gr A max had 1:9 twist on the box

Thanks Beavis, I see their length IIRC is 1.226, my twist should work up to 1.15-1-.19ish so if the 103's are shorter it might be ok.

Targex do a 105 designed for a 1:10 I think, might be worth a test.

The title of this thread has me shaking my head and walking away.

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Originally Posted by BRADS

The title of this thread has me shaking my head and walking away.

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There will be a similar Poo 70 one along next.

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Originally Posted by R93

There will be a similar Poo 70 one along next.

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Yeah I got Tobys Poo 70 out to 1300 yards at Tobys shoot last year so it is possible ....

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Yeah I got Tobys Poo 70 out to 1300 yards at Tobys shoot last year so it is possible ....

Don't believe it. They barely make it to the end of the barrel.

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Originally Posted by R93

Don't believe it. They barely make it to the end of the barrel.

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Remember that when you bury your head in the sand, your arse is still exposed to be kicked.

Originally Posted by R93

Don't believe it. They barely make it to the end of the barrel.

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Hallucinations from all the "pills" people seem to be using.

Yeah not sure why the comment Brad's with an appropriate pill you still have over 1000foot pounds energy @500m or more than most 223's at 100.

Originally Posted by Timmay

Yeah not sure why the comment Brad's with an appropriate pill you still have over 1000foot pounds energy @500m or more than most 223's at 100.

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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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.

Yep the 243 is a great little caliber but for animals 300 yards is a long way. OK for shooting steel out further but not animals.

Thank you for your input Brads, I'm sure you've seen more than your share of poor shooting and slow kills.

I'm still keen to hear more First hand experience from people shooting appropriate pills for the intended range. There is plenty over in the USA forums but hoped to hear more local feedback.