Thread: Rifle for my boy .243

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Smack in the middle between 243 and 223 = 22-250

Less recoil than a 243 and kills just as well, a lot more authority than a 223, only negative it has got a '3' on the end

Maybe if you had a 1:8" 22-250 it might come close. However pushing a 105gr over 3000fps packs a lot more punch than a 22-250.
Mine is 18.5" and is doing 2880 fps with the 105s. Shot well over 100 deer since I purchased it last year and no shortage of them under 500 yards. Wouldn't catch me doing that with a 55gr projectile.

Beauty of the 243 is you can get projectiles from 58gr to 115gr depending on your twist rate.
Not hard to down load softer projectiles for minimum recoil. Not that you would need to in reality.

When I emailed Beretta they said they were hoping to see the Tikka 1:8" this year. If you can't wait then could rebarrel a rifle or buy a Ruger American which are 1:9"