6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[mxgsfmdpx]

The backside was actually clean. Quartering to shot so definitely hit bone on impact

Yep that’s exactly what I was trying to convey but worded like poop.

 

[neandth]

I use my .243 for coyote and deer (I usually run Hornaday whitetail 100gr, they don't go far), but bear and moose, I just use the 30-06. Bear I do 150gr and Moose I do 180gr. They don't go far either. I find 30-06 better for bushy areas and longer ranges.

 

[Chet707]

.243 with 95 gr federal fusions, factory ammo. 20" barrel, MV 2896, impact velocity shouldn't be too far behind since shot at approx 80 yds. A little smaller than baseball size exit thru offside ribs, about an inch exit thru the hide. Didn't seem to bleed much but I also didn't look very hard cause he died within sight, about 30 yds downhill.

Didn't take great internal photos but nothing out of the ordinary. Vitals were hit, animal died.

More tags to fill between my wife and I so if this rifle gets used again I will post the results and try to take better photos.

 

[Garcia_8]

Hogs may not be considered big game but I wouldn’t hesitate taking 300 pounders with my .243 deer rifle

 

[MT-nuffgun]

Hogs may not be considered big game but I wouldn’t hesitate taking 300 pounders with my .243 deer rifle

What if it’s a 400 pounder?

 

[The Guide]

What if it’s a 400 pounder?

Don't be silly, you're still going to send it!

Jay

 

[justin davis]

Not big game…but some product testing ha. Berger 108 Elite Hunters. If they open up and blow big holes on a thin skinned coyote think they work well on big game

 

[MountainSide]

FWIW...Took another Dall sheep this year with my Kimber Montana 243 Win. 95 grain partition at 215 yards.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Not big game…but some product testing ha. Berger 108 Elite Hunters. If they open up and blow big holes on a thin skinned coyote think they work well on big game

Doing work! Outstanding

 

[hunterjmj]

FWIW...Took another Dall sheep this year with my Kimber Montana 243 Win. 95 grain partition at 215 yards.

Let's see some pics of that ram?