howa243
Well-Known Member
very disapointed pete thats way to big a cal for head shots at 700 yards.
ps:
anyone using a 6.5/47 on the hill.
just a thought, as it seems to be in favour down here.
bob.
Thought you said off the shelf?
very disapointed pete thats way to big a cal for head shots at 700 yards.
ps:
anyone using a 6.5/47 on the hill.
just a thought, as it seems to be in favour down here.
bob.
Thought you said off the shelf?
Bob,
I acquired a rifle specifically for Scottish reds (i live close to the hills in Scotland and do have occasional reds at home).
Tikka T3 30-06 with an ASE moderator. I shoot 125g Federal soft point factory ammo but would happily shoot 150g which is more readily available. A local estate use 125g so i figured they know what they are doing when taking 120 stags a year with this round!
In my opinion a .270 with 150g soft point ammo would be equally suitable and a very comparable set up for Scottish reds. FYI and to mix things up, I have a pal who is a pro stalker who shoots nothing but 25-06 with 100g ballistic tip homeloads.
While it is legal, and as i have voiced on here before, turning up with a. 243 can raise eyebrows but lets not open that can of worms (my other rifle is a .243!).
.243 is perfectly adequate.
not having shot a deer at 200 yards, would a 243 be up to it as is said on this form so many times over.
.243 is not a proper deer calibre, (not my words, but said by many ?? )
bob.
not having shot a deer at 200 yards, would a 243 be up to it as is said on this form so many times over.
.243 is not a proper deer calibre, (not my words, but said by many ?? )
bob.
The man asks a reasonable question and you came back with an arse of an answer, grow up
al
i never understood why people say 243 is not up to a red - it easily is - look at NZ where the deer cull personnel were issues 222's and never had an issue from what I hear.
regards,
Gixer
Now days even in NZ a 22cf is considered marginal for deer, a 243 is the recommended starting point on most forums
Hi bob I'd say that was about perfect I have that and the 6 x42 and they're both great 8 x56 is on my 7 mm and what I had on my 6.5 can't say I ever felt lacking using itok lads I think im going to push him towards a 308 as i have found one local that is new and at a good price, NOW: what mag are you using out to say 200 yards. thank you I'm thinking a nice 8x56 schmidt.
Hi bob I'd say that was about perfect I have that and the 6 x42 and they're both great 8 x56 is on my 7 mm and what I had on my 6.5 can't say I ever felt lacking using it
cheers jim
Im going to go for it,
the local shop will be there on thursday on out wee range with a tikka t3 in 308, sl5 mod and a s/b 8x56 and a shoot load of ammo so that he can shoot it and see if he likes it,
bob.