welsh warrior Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 whats the effective range of a 243 ? main use will be fox . also the best zeroing distance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durham-laddie Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Depending on your level of shooting skill and all that "Jazz", 200 to 300yds is possible, 500 yardsds with 95gn Ballistic Tip with practice and good thinking. As for zeroing distance (fox), around 100 yds, aim a tad high Max distance is only good for max vision of the quarry and backdrop....closer is....always better Edited March 29, 2011 by Durham-laddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 What weight bullet will you be using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snowz Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 It's not the effective range of the caliber but the abilities of the shooter and other equipment comes in to it. But for foxing, stalking and general vermin a 200-300yd limit to yourself you won't go far wrong, Take your time learn what the abilities of you and your rifle can do, don't run before you can walk Hth Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 It's not the effective range of the caliber but the abilities of the shooter and other equipment comes in to it. But for foxing, stalking and general vermin a 200-300yd limit to yourself you won't go far wrong, The .243 cal will outshoot you far longer than you'll ever be able to out-shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Some use it way further out than others! :blink: http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f22/best-overall-1000-yard-long-range-varmint-cartridge-23913/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have mine zeroed at 200 yds and it's then roughly 2" low at 250 yds, 5" low at 300 and 10" at 350 yds. So basically its point and shoot to 250 yds and just a little hold over at 300 yds and then dial in after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I've found with 100gr factory rounds (PPU PRVI's) zero'd at 100 yards, i get about 3" drop at 200 yards and 9" at 300 yards, although i never really use it past 200 yards...as my eyes give up before that! Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 1000yd shots ? whats wrong with a bit of stalking lol .. thanks for the info guys seams like 300 yd mark seams to be decent kill range.just need to learn the bullet drop etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 And the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 thats why i said etc lol .... thinking about it can the wind really effect the bullet over 300 yds ? im not saying gale force but light winds to strong gust . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) 1000yd shots ? whats wrong with a bit of stalking lol .. thanks for the info guys seams like 300 yd mark seams to be decent kill range.just need to learn the bullet drop etc . I prefer the PPU 100 gr because they are cheaper than what i could reload for and effective, although i have tried some other weights and the drop is surprisingly different, the below pic was a quick 300 yard test with 100gr SP's and 75 gr BT's... 2-3" average with the 75's and around 9" with the 100's (the 13" one was pulled )...this is not very scientific and conditions were probably not the best of controlled environments but just a guide for myself...and that was a left to right strong breeze... Edited March 29, 2011 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I think effective range has been coverd. So for zeroing zero 1 inch high @ 100 yards and you won't go far wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I think effective range has been coverd. So for zeroing zero 1 inch high @ 100 yards and you won't go far wrong Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 thanks guys .also just a quick one what do you think of the browning x bolt ? thinking of getting it seen it for 640 quid brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Looked at the Browning X bolt, and it seems a good rifle, but if you can, get yourself a Tikka T3 Lite. Excellent rifle, build and quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh warrior Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 was looking at the howa 1500 to and they all seam to be roughly priced the same..i just cant wait till i get my ticket back now the guy has been up to have a talk and all that so im just waiting by my letter box now lol .. also the blooming price on ammo ! 16 quid for a box of 20 and thats the cheap ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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