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 .243 Winchester rifles are and what to look for when selecting one for your own hunting needs.
MSN: The .243 WSSM Promised Big Results But Did It Live Up to the Hype?
When Winchester introduced the .243 WSSM in the early 2000s, it was marketed as a small-caliber powerhouse destined to redefine deer and varmint hunting. Combining high velocity with compact rifle ...
The .243 WSSM Promised Big Results But Did It Live Up to the Hype?
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" [2] when introduced in 1955, and remains one of the most popular whitetail deer cartridges.
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 deer.
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 cartridge quickly led to the .243 being one of the most popular rifle chamberings in the world.
Explore the 243 Winchester's versatility, ballistics, and applications. Ideal for varmint and medium game hunting with low recoil.
The .243 Winchester round is derived from .243 inch diameter or 6mm projectiles. That puts it between the .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO cartridges, which use a .224 inch bullet, and 6.5mm rounds, which use a nominal .264 inch bullet.