Gibbo wrote:<<Genesis93>> wrote:In Vic you'll need to keep the 308win for the deer, at least the most common variety... 260Rem is a no go except for some smaller deer
But I see why you want to get rid of it.... its a Rem
Thanks i will take that into consideration. Starting to think I am better off with a 223 for spotlighting and a separate deer rifle, my mate just bought a Sako A7 in 270 which is nice. I am a bit old school and wouldn't mind a 30-30 lever with a peep sight, don't know if anyone has any experience hunting deer with one on here. Seems to have taken a few deer in it's time in the US. Ta
Lorgar wrote:Gwion wrote:Depends on your intended use.
Exactly.
.223 is a pest control cartridge. .243 is a small-med game cartridge.
.243 is very versatile and yes you can load lighter bullets for pest but it's still massive over kill.
I think people who haven't used a .243 themselves and are just giving information based on paper-knowledge think a .243 with 55gr loads is similar to a .223 because they fire the same weight pill. (That's not aimed at anyone here, just commenting for the OP's future reference).
Anyone who's used both knows they're not at all. I'm not knocking the .243 either... I had one, liked a lot about it, but as OP is focused on beating the flinch they picked up from the .308 it wouldn't be my pick.
.243 recoil with 80gr - 90gr bullets is too similar to .308 to be much benefit I would say. And with any load the audible report is loud as hell.
Adding a .223 to the .22 and .308 would give a good lineup IMO. .22 for pests at short range, .223 for some longer range varminting, .308 for hunting. Sorted.
Raband wrote:Instead of starting a new thread....
Have the .22lr and .308 - am after one to bridge the gap and am tossing up which one.
I was leaning towards the .223 for the smaller critters.
That said - will probably be throwing roos into the mix - would the .223 be viable to them or would the .243 be the logical choice? (or get the .223 and take the .308 for roos/goats etc until I get a 4th gun?)
Harrynsw wrote:wish it had more power.
Raband wrote:Cheers - head says 223, heart says 243 lol
I think it'll be the 223, so there's still some meat/pelt left on the critters
Harrynsw wrote:Being restricted to a 60 grain projectile
Diamond Jim wrote:Then you should think about a nice shotgun.
in2anity wrote:ok sure, so is the 60gr not heavy enough for stopping power, or are you wishing for a higher BC to buck the wind a bit better? I take it you're running a 1:12?
demanda wrote:Hi everyone,
I have a .22 and a .308 already but feel I need something a little smaller as the .308 is giving me a nasty flinching habit. I haven't been hunting all that long but shoot the usual bunnies, foxes, feral cats/dogs, roos etc... I'll be shooting pigs, camels, ponies etc... within the next little while.
I'm needing something light and accurate for a small person to shoot with recoil that won't dislocate my shoulder. A confidence boosting rifle.
Your thoughts?
Cheers
meawls wrote:range of projectiles available for 243 ... from 55gn toting a potential 4000fps (duplicating or possibly bettering 223) right up to 100+ gns, !
Harrynsw wrote:Had this choice in front of me 6 months ago. I chose the .223 over .243 and wish i didnt. Its accurate and a pleasure to shoot, wish it had more power.