The .243 Winchester (6×52mm) is a popular sporting rifle cartridge. Developed as a versatile short action cartridge to hunt both medium game and small game alike, it "took whitetail hunting by storm" …

The .243 Winchester is a better varmint cartridge than the .25's, while remaining adequate for hunting deer and antelope. The .243 launches an 80 grain varmint bullet at a muzzle velocity (MV) of about …

Introduced in 1955 the .243 Winchester is based on the 7.62x51 military (.308 Winchester) case necked down to .243” (6mm). The balance of light recoil and versatility as both a varmint and big game …

When you think of the 243 Winchester, you think of one thing: versatility. This cartridge is extremely popular for both small game and medium game, and it is an enduring cartridge for hunting whitetail …

Nov 3, 2025 · Bottom line is that the 243 Winchester is a spicy little round capable of a flat trajectory and effective results on game at a variety of distances. For a comparison point, consider the fact that the …

Oct 25, 2023 · Today's .243 Winchester ammo is capable of so much more than just taking whitetails across a beanfield, although it remains a great choice for that too. So, let’s talk about what the best …

Feb 16, 2023 · The .243 Win. jumped across the pond early on, with several European gunmakers chambering their rifles for it. It remains a popular cartridge for roe and fallow deer.

Oct 23, 2025 · Explore the versatile .243 Winchester: A top choice since 1955 for hunters and shooters, known for its flat trajectory, moderate recoil, and precision. The 243 Winchester, introduced in 1955 …

Aug 20, 2025 · Before 22 ARC, before .224 Valkyrie, before 26 Nosler, there was a cartridge that has stood the test of time, and can pull double duty for small- to medium-size game and varmints: the …

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