223 vs 243 vs 270

[John]

.223 is good caliber they shoot really good and could kill a larger pig but you might find your self with not enough gun goats are not a problem for the .223
Go with .243 there’s no pig or goat it won’t stop some underrate there the power of that little pill but I’ve took down some huge boars in western nsw and north qld and more goats than I can remember.
.270 is a personal favourite of mine there a hard hitter with plenty of thump at longer rangers on larger game but can get a little more expensive to load if your shopping hole in paper for fun.
Having owned.223 and currently owning both .243 and .270 can’t go past the .243 it’s a great all rounder for Australian conditions.

[Ziege]

270 if you ask me, only reason I say that is the penchant to go after bigger and bigger game.

If you go 270 can go everything from 90grain lasers to 180 grain Woodleigh schtonkers, ranging from over 3600fps down to a humble 2500fps with 180 grain solid monoliths from Woodleigh, in any case it's a great round hence being more prolific than most other "deer" rifles.

[Troyus]

I shot growing up but have only just started getting back into it with my old man, 20+ years later, about to apply for my license.
I like the .243 and want one, but as a new shooter looking for farms to shoot on, I heard a .223 would be more acceptable to farmers over something bigger. What’s are the thoughts on this side of the question?

[in2anity]

Troyus, 223 or the 222 are very popular in the farming world. Remember the 243 is a necked down 308 - pretty serious cartridge. You might be surprised by the recoil, particularly in a light sporter. For particularly flat, open country a 243 is helpful. Else just get the 223 - very pleasant and easy to use up to ~200m.

[Troyus]

Thanks. My father has a 243, 22 hornet and 22lr as far as rifles go. Im over the 22 hornets hang ups, mis feeds etc. I am familiar with the .243 and its versatility with different projectiles but wonder if farmers will say nope.

[Ziege]

243 is fine, I find it kicks more than expected but not a huge amount, it's also pretty good on projie choice and can reach out a fair way, only you need to know your dope when on the heavier pills cos can be a chore to holdover, however again that isn't unique to the calibre, all cartridges suffer that when loaded heavier.

Hope whatever you choose serves you well

[Farmerpete]

Thanks. My father has a 243, 22 hornet and 22lr as far as rifles go. Im over the 22 hornets hang ups, mis feeds etc. I am familiar with the .243 and its versatility with different projectiles but wonder if farmers will say nope.

More chance of getting on my farm with 243 ( the farm caliber) than with a ridiculous 300 win mag Or two dogs and a knife.
The 300 or any other massive caliber means your stupid enough to believe the bs about deflection (I killed my first pig with a 22lr) and pros use 223, two dogs and a knife show your not responsible enough to own a gun.

[Ziege]

Yes cos the 300win is definitely overkill for the states many camels and scrub bulls and donkeys. Lol, the Hy limit yourself? Get them all.

[Farmerpete]

Yes cos the 300win is definitely overkill for the states many camels and scrub bulls and donkeys. Lol, the Hy limit yourself? Get them all.

My comment was related to MY farm and MY experience it wasn't meant to say that a farm in the center of oz with camels running wild wouldn't let you on, the biggest animal on MY farm anybody's going to shoot at is a pig. And if you need a 300 for pigs I don't believe you can shoot straight enough to shoot on MY land where MY family lives.

[Ziege]

But even then, YOUR farm, why should anyone limit themselves to the game on one farm?

[Ziege]

Ooorrr there could be 4 pigs lined up and I shoot all of them with my 300win and Barnes tsx

[Troyus]

But even then, YOUR farm, why should anyone limit themselves to the game on one farm?

I think you can own whatever gun you want but the land owner should have the right to restrict what guns you use on his property. Fair enough to not allow a big gun but if they are getting pedantic then you might know going there is not a good fit.

You can always bring the smaller gun instead or decline that property to shoot on.

[animalpest]

223 v 243 v 270 for pigs?
223 is not enough
243 is ok with the right bullets
270 is far ahead of the others