Description
The versatility and accuracy of the .243 Winchester popularity grew and is unsurpassed by any other round in its class. The potent 6mm cartridge is suitable for game ranging from prairie dogs to deer.
Initially designed as a target/varmint round, it may be used for animals such as coyotes, Black tail deer, whitetail deer, mule deer, pronghorns and wild hogs. Rounds of at least 90 grains are better suited for hunting the larger of those while rounds less than 90 grains are more suitable for varmints.
The .243 produces a velocity of 2,960 feet per second with a 100-grain projectile from a 24-inch barrel. Commercially loaded .243 ammunition is available with bullet weights ranging from 55 grains to 115 grains.
