03 December 2001, 02:31
<TROPHYHUNTERS>25/06 OR 243. WIN
WHICH IS EVERYONE'S OPINION ON WHICH OF THESE IS THE BETTER CARTRIDGE. THANKS
03 December 2001, 02:41
p dog shooterThe 243 is a better varmit rds more bullets cheaper brass ect. The 25-06 is better if you are going to use it on bigger stuff better bullets. Other that these points they both work well.
03 December 2001, 05:20
Major CaliberIf you want a Varmit/Deer gun get the .243.
If you want a Deer/Varmit gun get the 25-06.
03 December 2001, 06:15
<heavy varmint>GSF 1200, rarely does someone say so much with so few words, you hit the nail on the head with that one
03 December 2001, 06:57
<Ol' Sarge>TROPHYHUNTERS,
Heavy Varmint said it perfectly.
GSF1200 HAS said it all with as few words as could be.
I LOVE my .25-05s (2) but won't ever get rid of my .243s (5).
I use my .25-06 and 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips for deer.
"Kills like chain lightnin'"
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03 December 2001, 07:57
LE270quote:
Originally posted by GSF1200:
If you want a Varmit/Deer gun get the .243.
If you want a Deer/Varmit gun get the 25-06.
Yes, that's exactly right.
The .243 is a varmint rifle that can be used for the smaller big game. The 25/06 is a rifle for small to medium big game that can also be used as a varminter.
The 25/06 has more blast and kick and will use more powder, so it will be more expensive to load for if those considerations matter to you.
05 December 2001, 05:44
<shall>Three deer this year with 100 gr. Sierra. 25-06. One at 80 yards and two at 220 yards. None of them took a step. Could not be more pleased.
06 December 2001, 16:37
fredj338I think the .243 is a great varmint rig but for game bigger than coyote, stick to .25-06 & up. In the hands of a good shot, anything will take big game, but the unexpected often happens & bigger calibers offer a bit of insurance (JMHO).
07 December 2001, 06:48
TaosI don't think the .243 can do anything the 25/06 can't do a little better. Cost not being a factor 25/06 hands down.
08 December 2001, 03:08
Major CaliberI've never had a 25-06, but I can tell you a .243 loaded with a Hornady 100gr bt at 3000fps works extremely well on 160lb Whitetails.
19 December 2001, 12:54
<Eagle Eye>Perhaps so GSF 1200, but a reloaded 100 grainer from a 25-06 is doing 3400+ fps which provides a flatter tragectory and more smack. It is a great cartridge.
20 December 2001, 01:42
crowrifleI love the .243. It is a great cartridge with a wide range of applications. Having said that, sooner rather than later it will fail on deer. It has happened to me and to everyone that I personally know who is using a .243 for deer. If you are shopping for a deer rifle only I think you would be better served with the 25'06 and heavier bullets. The .243 is a great round for varmints and such, but for deer I would opt for the 25'06.
20 December 2001, 13:39
<Ol' Sarge>Ditto what crowrifle said. I have 5 .243s and 2 .25-06s. I have had some inconsistant results with the .243s on coyotes and deer. Not so with the .25-06 with 100 gr Nosler Ballistic Tips. I have killed over 100 deer with that combo and all bullets exited and no deer went more than about 3 hops.
"kills like chain lightin'"
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