Re: 243 vs 7mm08 vs 308 vs 30-06 vs 270 If you go to a ballistics table and look there's not much difference in most of them. a .243 is a .243, cant do much more with it, the 7mm-08 you can go down to a managed recoil 120 grain load with nil recoil and in time load it with 160 or even 180 loads for really big North American game like elk, mule deer, even moose, a .243 cant do that. but her comfort is the most important thing. A 243 will most defiantly kill deer, but you have to limit yourself to slightly quartering or broad side shots with the right bullets. By Chuck Hawks. My wife can tell a huge difference in a .243 and a 7mm x 57mm loaded to 7mm/08 specs. Thus, hunters and gun writers argue about which is the better choice between 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm-08 Remington. To boot - the .243 was a little lighter too. The 6.5 Creedmoor vs Remington 7mm-08. But, if you want to hunt bigger and/or tougher species like elk, moose, big-bodied black bears, and the like, I feel the 7mm-08 Remington has a bit more versatility than does the Creedmoor design. All the same case, just depends on what grain bullet you want to shoot... IMO the 120 grain bullet out of a 7mm-08 is just about the perfect whitetail round..But I shoot a lot with my 243 also.. .243 vs 7MM 08 recoil. The .308 and 7-08 are marginal elk cartridges. Ruger M77 VT .243 Win VS a custom Remington 700 in 7mm Rem Mag? R243W3 Remington® Express® 100 Pointed Soft Point Core-Lokt® 9 1/2 0.356 I'm trying to introduce a smaller framed woman into the sport she just shot her first deer (a doe) with one of my .243's it went 50 yds and folded. They have to be placed correctly too, as any bullet or size. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; that is one of the physical laws of our universe. I have owned and still own most calibers made from elephant class rifles to mouse guns. My oldest, being the oldest, is not as tough as the younger kids who have … Last but not least, let’s talk about the stopping power differences between the 7mm and the .308. By comparison, my 22" 270's … She will get a 223 or 204 for predators but my question is how does the recoil of the 243, 7mm-08 and 30/30 compare in the same weight of rifle (youth handi rifle) I am leaning towards the 30/30 which I reload and the 7mm-08 which I hear good things about. No experience with the Ruger but I have a Rem mod 7 in 6mm, which is damn similar to a .243, and my brother has an identical rifle and scope in 7mm-08. Sierra matchking bthp; 87gr Vmax; 85gr speer boattail. The .308 Winchester is the most popular centerfire rifle round in use by hunters today, thanks to its moderate recoil, excellent ballistics, and versatility when it comes to bringing down big game. Commercial hunting loads for the 7mm-08 have bullets that range up to 160 grains while .308 ammunition tops at about 185 grains, and with bullets from 150 to 160 grains, the 7mm-08 will outperform the .308. It basically boils down to what you have and like. Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or j It is more than tan the .223, higher BC with the bullets Id use (85 to 95gr). Please note, the following information reflects the estimated average ballistics for each caliber and does not pertain to a particular manufacturer, bullet weight, or Stepping up to 139 or 140grain factory loads: my 20 inch 7mm-08 shoots them around 2750-2800 fps while my 18.5 inch launches them around 2700-2725 fps. The difference I see with the .308 vs 7mm-08 vs .243 is this; The .308 with light grain bullets will be similar to the others regarding recoil, but I feel the 7mm-08 when loaded to its max potential is a better cartridge. The .243 … Wind drift for the 7mm-08 load is 2.4 inches less at 400 yards than it is for the .308, too. My first rifle was a 308 a great little gun but then the bigger gun bug bit. Re: 243 vs 7mm08 vs 308 vs 30-06 vs 270 Well there isn't much difference between the 243, 7mm08 and 308 except the width of the bullet. The calibers I am considering are the .260 Remington, .243, and the 7mm-08 (in that order). There is a significant difference in felt recoil comparing 100 grain .243 bullets against 130 grain 7mm bullets at standard velocities. Index Number Cartridge Type Weight (grs.) I have been hearing the praises of the .260. 7mm-08 vs .243 However, after reading that article about the girl killing state record elk, seeing what she shot, then doing a little more research, I am having second thoughts. I have started looking at the .243 also. You can make adjustments to lessen the recoil, but a .243 is probably a safer bet. Yes, I would also consider 7mm-08..243 is plentiful, but prone to rapid barrel wear and from what I read tends to be more finicky in matching load to barrel. Page ... in the heat of the moment, soooo. 7mm-08 vs. 308 Winchester – Stopping Power. We are excited about this comparison as both of these cartridges show tremendous versatility in both the hunting and competitive shooting worlds and not a lot of information is out there taking a look at these two cartridges stacked up side by side. 7mm-08 Pros. My thinking is that a 7mm-08 downloaded might be the best choice with a heavier bullet, 120-130 gr. Cartridge Information. I understand 7mm-08 has a bit more energy and is capable of heavier bullets if I went after bigger critters but the 25-06 looks to be a lot more efficient and flatter shooting. .243 vs. .308: So Much and Yet So Little In Common In this article, we will cover and compare the .243 Winchester and .308 Winchester rounds. It will either be a bolt action or an NEF Ultra single shot. Any load ideas for a 24" barrel? The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .223 Remington vs .243 Winchester ammo rounds. a kid will outgrow a .243, but can grow into a 7-08. no comparison, the 7-08 is an amazing caliber. 7mm-08 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Everything You Need to Know Choosing the right ammunition is as equally important as choosing good guns. The 7mm-08 is a great deer rifle, but I think it might be too much for a lot of young hunters. read up on it. The .243 Winchester is the one that remains in the top spot for cartridges, but with proper 7mm bullets, the Remington could tackle small to medium sized games and long range shots without difficulty for a deer hunter. The 7mm-08 Remington was introduced in the 1980’s as a way to replicate the performance of the older 7×57 Mauser in a modern caliber and cartridge. in a heavy rifle recoil isn't really an issue with any of them. Re: 243win vs. 260 rem vs. 7mm-08 vs other honestly i have a 6x47(243 performance), owned many 260's, and am about to build a custom 7mm-08. .243 vs 7mm-08 for 12 year old Discussion in 'The Ammo & Reloading Forum' started by EDL , Oct 2, 2010. But with the right type of bullets, the Remington could take down small and medium deer with ease. The .243 is a great youth cartridge, but you are … Ditto. With varget, H350 or IMR 4350 powders. The .300 Magnum would be better on the biggest game than the top four and the 7mm-08 would be just about ideal for the smaller big game with less recoil than the top four. I realize the stock and weight of the rifle make a difference. A battery of two guns on either side of the .30-06 would be probably be versatile and effective. When mated with premium 160- or 175-grain bullets, like the Barnes TTSX , Swift A-Frame or Nosler Partition , the 7mm-08 will handle the larger ungulates and African plains game species without … As the Remington fits her perfectley she feels that the recoil is less than with the Winchester which is a … I'm thinking 95gr. In this cartridge comparison, we are going to take a look at the 6.5 Creedmoor vs .243 Winchester. i can say for both 243 and 260 get some H4350 and the heaviest target bullets you can get start loading. Its a 308 cases necked down to a 7mm bullit, it shoot like a babby .270win, The .243win is a 308 cases necked down to a 6mm/24Cal,Flat&fast also, it good on all game up to deer and Antelope. And I had a 16.5" 7-08 that launched them at around 2650-2675. I have fired both the .243 & the 7mm-08 and really couldn't tell much difference in recoil. I recently purchased a 7-08 with the intention of 162 Amax for whitetail - knowing I could also go 120/140 TTSX if I determined that the 162 wasn't going to do it for me. The Winchester and the Remington are my wifes rifles. I thought about maybe some downloaded .243 or maybe 7mm-08. A 7mm-08 and a .300 Magnum might be an example of such a two rifle battery. Better yet; get a 7mm-08 for deer sized game and a 223 for varmints/predators. On paper the 7.62 nearly approximates the cartridge it was designed to replace—the 30-06 Springfield, but experience shows it to be a distant second. I’m a 68-YO retiree in NE Ohio. to deer and Elk the 7mm-08 is your best bet. These are ballistics for a 243, 100 grain pointed soft point vs a 140 grain PSP 7mm-08 hope this helps. In a 0.308 round in use, 7mm-08 takes a close second place in polarity with 0.243 Winchester is taking the first spot. The .308, 7mm-08 and .243 are based on the same case, the 7.62 NATO. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .223 Remington vs 7mm-08 Remington ammo rounds. I can only hunt lead free and when comparing lead free options the 25-06 is actually very close if not dead even to the 7mm-08 when you get to the 300-400 yard range looking at energy. The difference between 8.5 lbs of recoil (.243) and 13.5 lbs of recoil (7mm/08) may not be much for adult men, but it could be a huge difference to an 8 year old boy. oh yeah she will start with blacktail deer then move on to black bear and elk. Ballistic Coefficient . Re: 284 winchester vs 7mm-08 If feeding is a concern the 280 is ballistically identical to the 284 but is in the standard 30-06 case. I'd say that the answer aligns with whichever bullet you like the most in whichever cartridge you prefer. Standard cartridge Good barrel life Feeds reliably great for hunting Mild recoil.284 Pros. This means that the momentum of a rifle's reaction will exactly equal the momentum of the bullet and powder gasses ejected from the barrel. not as good as the 7mm-08 but I'll hold off on that one. The 243's are a heavy older model 70 and a light weight Mauser, the 7mm-08 is a Remington model 7 youth. Can anyone tell me how much difference there is in felt recoil between a .243 vs a 7mm08 cartridge? Bullet Style Primer No. I may go with it. Here’s a golden rule to follow for big game hunting: you will want your caliber to generate a minimum of one thousand feet per pounds of force sin order to bring down deer, elk, moose, and bear. Just looking for some "educated" opinions ::; on these 3 calibers for next deer rifle....223 vs .243 vs 7mm-08 ??? my pick is the 7mm/08. I really like the ballistics of the .260 but I don't reload and am leery of how hard it will be to find ammo. What's interesting is the 7mm-08 is essentially a .308 converted to hold 7mm bullets. i don't think you can go to wrong without any of them. Faster Less drop and wind deviation The .243Win came out in 1955,The 7mm/08Rem in 1982 and put the smack down on the .243Win. Used to live and hunt in states without restrictions (west Texas and the Hill Country mostly), but recently sold my .243 and 7mm-08 and bought a Ruger American Ranch in 350 Legend. The 7mm-08 was derived from necking down the .308 Win cartridge which allowed it to accept the smaller diameter (0.284inch) 7mm bullet. They are both good choices for there intended purposes. 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