I'm not looking for a target rifle centerfire and have only been playing with the .243 Win for a few years, but love it's ability to push 80-85 grain bullets with impressive ballistics and critter-slamming terminal performance for coyote and larger-sized animals. It's also quite accurate in hunting-weight rifles, shows less wind deflection than .22-250, 55 grain bullets and hits hard, even on deer (with the right bullets).
With all the hype over new cartridges, the .243 Win may deserve a second look...as a very flexible cartridge for both hunting and general shooting fun.
With all the hype over new cartridges, the .243 Win may deserve a second look...as a very flexible cartridge for both hunting and general shooting fun.