243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

I was watching Guns & Ammo Tv

And they were talking about the 243 Wssm.

It looked impressive.

So do you think the 243 Wssm would be good for Whitetail Deer ?

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

On the light side but it will get the job done. Shot placement just gets more important.

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

shot placement is always important :D

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

It will work just as well as the standard 243,

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

they are good but they look hilarious

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

Probably kills them just as dead as the regular. I haven't shot the .243WSSM, but the 25WSSM is nice.

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

It won't kill deer any deader than my .243...Plus...the .243 Federal Premium 85gr BTHP
is faster than any deer loading in the .243 WSSM ...I tell my buddies I use a .243 mag...3320fps...So if a hunter wants more speed in a .243..he has it...if he doesn't care about speed...the .243 is plenty...If he wants more gun...get a 25-06, .270..7mm-08..
30-06....

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

At long ranges (300+), especially on cous, it's an ideal load.

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

nchawkeye. What bullet does Fereral use in that load?

RE: 243 WSSM For Whitetail Deer
 

James...Its a Sierra...85gr BTHP...Check out www.sierrabullets.com News letter Volume 7 Number 4...I didn't believe it...till I used...Have now killed about 30 deer with...from 35 to 235 yards with...sighted in 2 1/2 high at 100...I'm about 2 1/2 low at 300....Gives full penetration on broadside lung shots...Goes through both shoulder blades on high shoulder shots...Great long range load...Good Luck