Deer cartridges with minimal recoil

[teph45]

.308 with 150 grain or less bullets. 7MM 08,260 or a 6.5 creedmoor.

 

[EmperorMA]

What would be considered a faster barrel twist for a .243, and who makes one? What would be considered the standard twist for the .243 and what range of bullets will the standard twist handle vs the faster twist? From reading some other threads, it seems like the 95 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip is a popular .243 deer load.

There are two easy, slam-dunk answers here ... .243 Win and 6mm Creedmoor.

If you're worried about getting a .24-cal rifle with a 1:8 or 1:7.5 twist for possible use of heavier bullets (a very good idea, IMHO), just get a 6mm Creedmoor. Go out and buy a box each of 108gr Hornady ELD-M, 103gr Hornady ELD-X. Add a box of 95gr Nosler Ballistic Tips if you want a lighter option with a bit more velocity, which isn't necessarily a bad thing when you're shooting inside of 300 yards.

Use whatever the rifle likes best and be happy. I would personally want to run the 108gr ELD-M in a 6mm Creedmoor, but I'd be fine with either of the other two for your purposes.

 

[EmperorMA]

I've actually been leaning toward a Howa 1500 Super Deluxe Walnut, or even just their standard walnut. I prefer the looks and stock profile of the Howa much more than the Vanguard sporter. I know they are both based on the same Howa 1500 action. Are there any disadvantages to the Howa as compared to the Vanguard?

I also like the Browning X-bolts.

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Weatherby Vanguards are well-know for having a great, recoil-softening stock. In your situation, anything helps.

 

[wind gypsy]

Nice rifle. Throw a limb saver on it and go forth.

 

[Skydog]

Nice rifle. Throw a limb saver on it and go forth.

Thanks! LimbSaver, Trijicon Huron, and SM rings are all sitting here on my desk just waiting to be installed...just need to find the time.

 

[EmperorMA]

Offer accepted...order placed with EuroOptic earlier today.

I hadn't read the thread to the end, so scratch the advice on getting a 6mm Creedmoor.

Since you have a .243 Win and will be running factory ammunition, don't forget to look at some loads like Winchester Deer Season XP 95gr, Winchester 95gr Ballistic Silvertip, Browning Max Point 95gr, Hornady Precision Hunter 90gr ELD-X, Hornady Superformance 95gr SST, Federal Fusion 95gr BTSP and Sierra Gamechanger 90gr TGK. All these are great deer medicine and if your rifle likes them, you'll like them, too.

 

[Long Cut]

Suppressed .243 end of question; Ammo availability, legal all 50 States for Big Game, minimal recoil down to 6-7# platform.

My 6.5 CM at 7.2# does have a little kick to it. Not enough to bother me, but a young kid would probably feel it. Especially if it’s their first time shooting a centerfire cartridge.

 

[General RE LEE]

Suppressed .243 end of question; Ammo availability, legal all 50 States for Big Game, minimal recoil down to 6-7# platform.

My 6.5 CM at 7.2# does have a little kick to it. Not enough to bother me, but a young kid would probably feel it. Especially if it’s their first time shooting a centerfire cartridge.
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Sweet rig. Tell us about that set up.

 

[Long Cut]

Sweet rig. Tell us about that set up.

Thank you, it’s my most recent purchase & project so to speak.
REM 700 SPS Tactical that the previous owner did work to; 16.5” threaded bull barrel, trued action, tactical bolt knob sitting in a Bell & Carlson stock. Came with a Weaver rail and the Vortex Crossfire scope.

I’ve since added a Triggertech Primary and the YHM Resonator K can so far.
Planning on either adding my SWFA 5-20 or buying a Trijicon Accupoint/Credo 2.5-10x56 or 2.5-12x42.. or an SHV 4-16.
I just cannot make up my mind on the optics & rings

 

[UnckleBob]

Suppressed .243 end of question; Ammo availability, legal all 50 States for Big Game, minimal recoil down to 6-7# platform.

My 6.5 CM at 7.2# does have a little kick to it. Not enough to bother me, but a young kid would probably feel it. Especially if it’s their first time shooting a centerfire cartridge.
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In Texas, nobody would blink an eye if you had a rifle permanently attached to your truck like that.

 

[Don Fischer]

I was fooling around a couple years ago and got my 30-06 shooting with about the recoil of a 22 LR! It's easy but knocks out your 300yd range. 180gr cast RN bullet! Got it shooting about 2" at 100yds and for most the deer I've ever shot, that would work pretty well. Never tried it at 200yds but suspect it would work out pretty well.

 

[RodgerB]

I was fooling around a couple years ago and got my 30-06 shooting with about the recoil of a 22 LR! It's easy but knocks out your 300yd range. 180gr cast RN bullet! Got it shooting about 2" at 100yds and for most the deer I've ever shot, that would work pretty well. Never tried it at 200yds but suspect it would work out pretty well.

That's just what I need. I have a .308 and if I can get the recoil down then I can shoot it. What velocity are you shooting the 180gr at?

 

[Don Fischer]

Ya know I didn't chrono it but lee manual said it was a bit over 2000 fps.

 

[RodgerB]

Ya know I didn't chrono it but lee manual said it was a bit over 2000 fps.

Close enough. Thanks.

 

[TheGDog]

That's just what I need. I have a .308 and if I can get the recoil down then I can shoot it. What velocity are you shooting the 180gr at?

The easy-button here would be you getting some 130gr .308's when you do that... she feels like a 6.5cm

 

[Styer22]

6arc or 6creed. Even 6.5 Grendel but that’s old news with 6arc now. Or if ranges are limited 300blk supersonic is great.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

I just got my 16” 300 BO cycling a 208 ELDM sub. Lots of trial and error to get that gun running. Now I’m ready to use this rifle on a doe tag. I’m thinking I’m going to use a Maker for the hunt load. Seems like that’s the bread winner of the 300 BO sub hunting bullet choices.