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Re: Any .243 deer hunters out there?
[Re: redhedder]
#3492942
09/22/21 01:23 PM
09/22/21 01:23 PM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,251 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,251
Northport, AL
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I've killed a few with MrsGomer's .243 Handi-rifle. Couple of them have been DRT, couple ran, but none made it more than 20-30yds. If you put the bullet where it's supposed to go, they will die, and quickly. Just maybe not quite as forgiving as a larger bullet if you make a less-than-desirable shot.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Any .243 deer hunters out there?
[Re: redhedder]
#3492975
09/22/21 02:10 PM
09/22/21 02:10 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792 Lower AL
k bush
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 5,792
Lower AL
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Barnes 80 gr TTSX, deadly
"Cull" is just another four letter word...
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Re: Any .243 deer hunters out there?
[Re: redhedder]
#3493010
09/22/21 03:37 PM
09/22/21 03:37 PM
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,811 Marshall County
ALMODUX
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,811
Marshall County
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The ONLY issue I’ve ever had with a 243 was hitting a vine I never saw, and impacting a quartering to deer about 4” right of where I thought. Still recovered the deer, but he took another shot. That wouldn’t have mattered if I’d have been shooting a 300wm….still would have happened. OTOH, one of my better shots came with a 243 at 280-ish yards, from one ridge to the next…..that flat trajectory let me thread a 4-6” opening about 100 yards out, without much thought. I’ve had more blood where a deer died from a 243, than any I’ve ever seen. I do think the 6/6.5 CMs are actual improvements for efficiency/blast/recoil vs bullet weights and velocity in shorter barrels….for deer. However, if you want to run a bullet fast and flat inside 300, with light recoil…..then the 243 and 25-06 are tough to argue with.
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Re: Any .243 deer hunters out there?
[Re: redhedder]
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09/22/21 05:26 PM
09/22/21 05:26 PM
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treemydog
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,589
Elmore County
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I had a 243 mod 70 fwt years ago that would up being stolen. It's well-deserved nickname was poison. Still miss that rifle.
You gonna pull them pistols, or whistle Dixie?
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Re: Any .243 deer hunters out there?
[Re: redhedder]
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09/22/21 06:54 PM
09/22/21 06:54 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,499 Guntersville
AC870
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 16,499
Guntersville
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I hunt with a Ruger American .243. It’s a fun little rifle to shoot. Used Federal Fusions the first year. They got scarce. Used Winchester Deer Season XP’s last year. I’m going to try the Hornady 80-grain GMX this year. My only concern has been lack of exits. It’s going to be interesting to see if the 80 grain all copper traveling 3400 FPS exits.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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Re: Any .243 deer hunters out there?
[Re: ALMODUX]
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09/22/21 08:08 PM
09/22/21 08:08 PM
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Posts: 16,499 Guntersville
AC870
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Guntersville
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I never had a 243 fusion not exit, taking broadsides. That GMX will exit, for sure. The 2 that didn’t exit were both kind of thick deer. One was broadside at a shade over 200. The other was facing me. Both fell right there.
“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”
On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”
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