Caliber below a .243

bigdawgwill44 · 11-09-2007, 11:21 AM

Hey im looking for a caliber that it not quite as powerful as a .243 but maybe a bit more than a 22-250, anu suggestions??

The Rifleman · 11-09-2007, 11:24 AM

25 / 06

Its not the caliber its the ammo that you shoot in that caliber that makes velocity and energy.

Try a smaller bullet or a lighter load in your .243 if you want different results.

ipscshooter · 11-09-2007, 11:25 AM

.257 Roberts
.250 Savage
.30-30 Win.

All less potent than the .243 and more potent than the .22-250.

jeepkid · 11-09-2007, 11:28 AM

How about a 22-243 Middlestead?

oldelkhunter · 11-09-2007, 11:30 AM

223 WSSM...they are having a fire sale on them at CDNN investments

MichaelT. · 11-09-2007, 11:30 AM

.223

jmak · 11-09-2007, 12:36 PM

.220 Swift

Wilds · 11-09-2007, 12:39 PM

.223AI + X's..............

VAhuntr · 11-09-2007, 12:48 PM

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ORIGINAL: The Rifleman

25 / 06

Its not the caliber its the ammo that you shoot in that caliber that makes velocity and energy.

Try a smaller bullet or a lighter load in your .243 if you want different results.

The .25-06ismore powerful than the .243, not lower.

Rebel Hog · 11-09-2007, 01:01 PM

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ORIGINAL: bigdawgwill44

Hey im looking for a caliber that it not quite as powerful as a .243 but maybe a bit more than a 22-250, anu suggestions??

And for what purpose is this request?