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Let us discuss 243 Win. How good is this caliber?
I think it is one of the best rounds in commercial use that can be and in many cases should be introduced in to service.
Very flat trajectory. Hits very well and will bring down anything, only if you adjust your range. I have knocked down a bull from about 70 yards. Dropped him with one shot. It did take him about 30 or less seconds to collapse.
On the negative side, I think it becomes less effective relatively quickly at greater range against bigger game. That, however, is never a concern to me because I like to get very close to game as possible. Dont believe in long range hits. Thats not game for me at all.
Since past few month I have brought a bunch of mid to big size games. Used various calibers. Jumped to 7mag but quickly realized that I can do everything with my priced 7x57 Zastava 1950 double trigger. Now thiking that I might be able to use 243 as well. Next on hit list is blue bull in coming march.
I think it is one of the best rounds in commercial use that can be and in many cases should be introduced in to service.
Very flat trajectory. Hits very well and will bring down anything, only if you adjust your range. I have knocked down a bull from about 70 yards. Dropped him with one shot. It did take him about 30 or less seconds to collapse.
On the negative side, I think it becomes less effective relatively quickly at greater range against bigger game. That, however, is never a concern to me because I like to get very close to game as possible. Dont believe in long range hits. Thats not game for me at all.
Since past few month I have brought a bunch of mid to big size games. Used various calibers. Jumped to 7mag but quickly realized that I can do everything with my priced 7x57 Zastava 1950 double trigger. Now thiking that I might be able to use 243 as well. Next on hit list is blue bull in coming march.