But this is a tad misleading because the .223 loses velocity much faster than the .224. The .223 Rem. You no longer hear a lot of guff from old know-it-alls who mocked those rounds or snorted at the thought of using a 9mm, .243 Win., or 20 gauge. My wife has a Rem Model 7 youth .260 and I LOVE it!! 14 0 0. That gun’s modern military counterpart, the 5.56 NATO, has been in continuous use by militaries around the world since the early 1960s. can push a 75-grain projectile about 3,300 feet per second at the muzzle and achieves about 1,800 foot-pounds of energy. In non-pandemic times, the .223 Rem. Coyote Cartridges: .223 Rem. The .243 Win. Depends what the main shooting will be, if primearely a deer rifle 243 but 223 is going to be alot cheaper to run in factory ammo which means more practice and bunnys hares etc and still ok for deer with well placed shots. At the same time, the 223 Remington does a pretty reliable job at 100 yards because it was designed for close-quarter combat with the low recoil. Let him try the 30-30. True “knock-down power” depends on your bullet’s construction and minimum velocity, your cartridge, and your barrel length. is a classic Army brat. And the Winner Is… Re: 223 vs 243 vs 270 by in2anity » Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:29 am Speaking as someone who grew up on a largish (3000acre) working property near Dunedoo, most dead stuff out in the paddocks stays where it falls. Academy, Bass Pro, and Gander mountain seem to have the best deals right now. With a little over 8ft.lbs of recoil energy, you will definitely be able to tell a difference when shooting these two cartridges. When it comes to the 223 vs 243 recoil, you may find that hunting with a 243 may tire you out after a long day, but the 223 Remington is a faithful and easy to handle companion you’ll be glad to have by your side. cartridges as “available” to order online: the 53-grain Varmint and Predator and the 69 grain Gold Medal Match. Thanks for posting. can maintain enough velocity to take varmint and medium-sized game out to 250 yards, or the distance at which the bullet is still travelling about 2,300 fps, according to Frank C. Barnes’ “Cartridges of the World.” But that range doesn’t apply to every bullet. The longer you shoot, and the harder the rifle kicks, the more likely you are to flinch. double in price. is the obvious winner. Joined: Mar 4, 2008 Messages: 29. A quick video showcasing the 223 and 243 cartridges against my fake deer target. A .243 Win. I don't want to modify this rifle from its stock configuration. was developed by Winchester in 1955 for use in its Model 70 bolt-action and Model 88 lever-action rifles. Thinking about getting one for myself for something different. You can find lever, bolt, and semi-auto rifles chambered in both actions. i would just see if he likes the 30-30 before i got the 243. Federal’s 55-grain Trophy Cooper, for example, has a minimum velocity for full expansion of only 1,800 fps. for about 30 cents per round, now you’ll be lucky to find anything in stock below 60 cents. Share . I'm gonna put him behind the 30-30 this weekend and see how he handles that, then make a decision based on that. 243 Winchester Overview. As you can see, the.243 Winchester has significantly less recoil than the 6.5 Creedmoor. Added powder increases velocity and energy, which translates to what the Internet calls “knock-down power” (more on that later). 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Great rifle, adjustable length stock, adjustable trigger, guaranteed to shoot under 1 inch at 100 yds, and priced under 500.00 online. But you're still talking about 10-11 ft lbs of recoil, which isn't much. All rights reserved. The .243 Win. Still, when comparing cartridges, foot-pounds of energy is a helpful way of describing the weight of a projectile and how fast it’s moving. The .243 Win. And can feel the difference in recoil between premium LE ammo, same weight, in .223 vs 5.56. Survival. The recoil is still no problemo. In the 110-130 grain supersonic rounds, it’s nearly 50% more. .223 AR-15 recoil vs. 9mm AR-15? isn’t uncomfortable, but compared to the .223 Rem., it’s snappy (depending on your rifle, of course). He currently shoots a .223 bolt action like a pro. Yea id be lookin at a 223 even tho i got mine a 243. Ballistics, as they say, are king, so I’m giving the ultimate nod to the .243 Win. Another plus to an ar-15 is length of pull adjustability and lighter weight. Re: .223 vs .243 please. I think the best features of the .223 are the mild recoil (almost none in a heavy barrel rifle), so you can see your bullet impact, and the economy of shooting it. Copyright @2020 TigerDroppings.com. Latest. I like having the extra power and range for medium-sized animals, and I don’t see much downside for varmint hunting. Big bucks, land management, rut reports, and tips for the whitetail obsessed. In his excellent handbook, “Cartridges of the World,” Frank C. Barnes describes the .30-0... Our picks for the week’s best hunting, fishing, wild foods, and conservation content. is the obvious winner. Talk it up big before letting him use it and get him excited about it and not scared. Where before this year you could find .223 Rem. are identical, the .223 will have slightly less recoil because of … It is very mild. Next year I am moving my 10 year old up to this. That is to say, .223 Remington bullets travel 3.6 times the speed of a 737 airplane at cruising speed, while .243 Winchester bullets travel 3.6 times that same speed. In 2020, .243 Win. I've fired both and the 22-250 typically has more recoil because I shoot faster loads in it. While the media loves to portray this as a ‘huge assault bullet’ and only meant for use in warfare, the truth is that a .223 round is a relatively small and not particularly powerful. My son will turn 6 next month and weighs 58lbs. The reason I say bypass the youth model is because seems what most people choose for a youth model is the crack barrel rifles. Latest. Registered. 270 vs. 243 recoil. Ballistics The recoil barely affects him, he says it doesn't kick at all. .243 or 6 CM are good choices. The weight and build of the gun is just as important as the cartridge. Do not forget that rifle weight is a crucial factor in the recoil equation, inversely proportional to recoil. Whitetail Deer Cartridge Shoot-Out: .30-30 Win. It’s true that bullet construction and shot placement will kill an animal more effectively than poor shooting with a huge caliber. As far as a hunting cartridge goes the .243 is one of the most versatile cartridges there are. is the most popular rifle in America, and Weatherby offers tack-driving bolt guns in both calibers in a wide variety of configurations. sixshooterfan Member. It is more than double that of the 30-30 slug. It’s better suited for varmint hunting than big game hunting, but a 62-grain Fusion or even a 55-grain Trophy Copper would reliably take down a whitetail given proper shot placement. .243 is plenty to kill any whitetail that walks this earth. would be the clear winner. The first time I shot a .223, I was expecting the recoil of say a .243 or even a .270. “Shootability” is a broad term we’re using to mean “how available is this caliber and how comfortable is it to shoot?”. The long, sharply pointed, sleek, boat-tailed shape of the Berger Very Low Drag 243 bullet minimizes air drag. Every major manufacturer makes a bolt gun in both calibers, so that’s not a distinguishing factor. The ideal coyote hunting cartridge is flat shooting, highly accurate, and won’t ruin pelts. It's also 1000 yard capable, and has low recoil , lower than the .260 Rem. are synonymous with both deer and varmint hunting, so we decided to pit them against each other to see who comes out on top. Since this year is such an anomaly (I hope), I’m going to give the overall nod in this category to the .223 Rem. Recoil charts are great but they ignore a huge factor in felt recoil which is the fit of the gun. Hunting . This runs counter to another popular misconception — that … Discussion in 'General Rifle Discussion' started by chachaseeds, Oct 1, 2011. 10lb rifle with little recoil, 3" groups at 100 yards. Federal’s 85-grain Trophy Copper also has a minimum velocity of 1,800 fps, and it’s still cooking along at that speed well past 500 yards. bullet weight, rifle weight, barrel length, barrel twist, barrel wear, angle of stock, etc.) Maximum effective range is another way to compare one caliber to another. BTHP T2 TAP 5.56 NATO. isn’t uncomfortable, but compared to the .223 Rem., it’s snappy (depending on your rifle, of course). can reach out even further. A 55-grain or 75-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip or Hornady V-Max bullet would do great work against varmints while a 100-grain Sierra Game King could take down any whitetail in North America. It was developed in 1957 for an experimental rifle known as the AR-15. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting. wins in a landslide. Ok guys, we're wrapping up this hunting season next weekend. With the 200 grain subsonic, recoil on the 300 Blackout is just barely more than 223 if you have same-weight rifles. Fishing. To claim that Alexander Arms created and mass-produced the 6.5 Grendel to surpass the performance of the native 5.56 mm NATO/ 223 Remington cartridges created the buzz of comparison between the native ammo vs the newer one. My .30/30 lever action 336 kicks worse than my bolt action .270. Various calibers. by contrast achieves only about 1,400 foot-pounds of energy by throwing a 75-grain projectile 2,900 fps. I wouldn't worry about it. But even with full power stuff like Hornady 75 gr. I think you let him try the 30/30 and if that works, and you want to buy him a youth model rifle then the.243 would be perfect. This is usually achieved by determining the maximum range at which a bullet has retained enough velocity to fully expand. I don't like the .223 for whitetail. Versatility The prices on Federal’s website don’t appear to have risen, but elsewhere I’ve seen .223 Rem. Then of course there’s the long range rock star competitive round 6.5 Creedmoor against the .223/5.56 combat load issue of the military and well known among recreational shooters. can’t kill a deer past 220 yards. That’s a 22.39% higher muzzle energy compared to the .243 Winchester at the expense of having 20.64% higher recoil impulse and 28.24% higher recoil energy. Increase the gun weight by, say, 25% and the recoil goes down by 25%. With dozens of countries relying on the .223/5.56 to arm their infantry, there’s usually plenty of it to go around. Average Recoil (ft.lb) Like with the smaller data set, the.270 Win rounds are producing a much greater amount of recoil energy than the.243 Win, on average. Vs. .243 Win. November 11, 2019. If your .30/30 is not a full size gun, I wouldn't let him shoot it. Maybe with the 77gr TMK on close shots with little chance of hitting bone. I’m also not saying your .223 Rem. More Guns. is a necked-down .308 Win., so it holds nearly twice as much powder as the .223 Rem. In this comparison, the .243 Win. It can be measured or computed empirically and has been for this recoil table. You’ll probably pay twice as much per round as .223 Rem., but at least you’ll have something to shoot. My some has a .243 but, I didn't buy it for him, my FNL did. If you’re looking for a semi-auto, you’ll likely have better luck finding a .223 Rem., but lots of companies chamber semi-auto guns in .243 Win. When it comes to availability, it’s always good to bet on the NATO caliber. In terms of comfort, the .223 Rem. chachaseeds New Member. Furthermore, the muzzle energy of a .223 Remington round averages out to 1250 ft-lb, while a .243 Winchester round averages out to about 1950 ft-lb. I estimate that fifteen foot pounds of free recoil energy and 10 fps of recoil velocity represent the approximate upper limit of the comfort level. That way it's a win win. Any factory load you get for the.308 Win is going to produce more recoil than a.243 Win round. wins hands-down. On average, the.308 Winchester is producing right around eleven more ft.lbs of force than the.243 Win rounds. The recoil is slightly more then a .243 and is comparable to a 7mm-08. I am going with the 7mm-08 but 243 is another option. The majority of the cartridges use bullets ranging from 85 to 105 grain, and Federal’s offerings follow that trend. Three of the most revered deer-hunting rounds in a head-to-head-to-head comparison. I’d call action availability a draw. As Chuck Hawks notes in his great recoil table, the .223 Rem. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations. But if you need other suggestions: M1 Garand in .30-06, I just had mine out today sighting in for deer hunting. The short, stumpy, round nose form of the 30-30 wastes its energy pushing air. The .223 Rem. vs. .243 Win. was designed as both a light deer rifle and a varmint cartridge—it can hold its own against high-velocity .22-calibers but still provide enough oomph to take down larger animals. Bypass the youth model(unless its a decent bolt gun that you can put a adult stock on later) and get a 7mm-08. A .223 Rem. load will reliably kill a deer out to 500 yards. Bullet diameter: .243 in (6.2 mm) Case length: 2.045 in (51.9 mm) Twist: 1-10, 1-8 Availability: Great .223 recoil is about 3 or 4 pounds,.243 is around 8.5 to 11, and 30/30 is about 10 to 12. Theoretically, if all other variables (e.g. The latter two are more common, but Henry makes a sweet lever gun called the “Long Ranger” in both calibers. Of the cartridges designed to work in standard AR15 rifles the 6.5 Grendel or some variant of the 6.8's are the only ones that really improve on 223 ballistics. Heavy as hell means lighter recoil. But this is not a normal year. By contrast, six of Federal’s 17 .243 Win. I’m not saying your .243 Win. 10 Early Ice Fishing Walleye Tactics That Will Put You on the Bite. The .243 Win. Note that the most powerful shotgun loads generate recoil comparable to elephant rifle cartridges. As Chuck Hawks notes in his great recoil table, the .223 Rem. By Ron Spomer. 6 year olds can handle it without a doubt. cartridges are currently listed as available. In the shooting sports we call that reaction recoil or "kick." And there is no overlap between these two cartridges. The .243 Win. The AR-15 chambered in .223 Rem. Good riddance, I say. Barnes lists 12 bullet weights commercially available for .243 Win., ranging from a 55-grain boat tail to a 105-grain hollow-point boat tail. So the .223 and .243 are very different cartridges. I would take the 6 CM over the .243, but the .243 has better ammo availability. In this case, the 6.5 Creedmoor has nearly 50% more free recoil energy than the.243 Winchester. Above that recoil becomes increasingly intrusive. One way to think about this is as such: a foot-pound is a unit of … Those sumbucks can packa lot bigger punch than a full size in the same caliber. In my testing, the .223’s velocity was 128-fps faster on average at 50 yards. You might also notice how the 243 deflects less in the wind than not only the 30-30, but even the 150-grain .308. Just make sure your gun is … I use it when I climb or hunt loc-ons. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by sixshooterfan, Jan 1, 2009. as well. I've killed deer over 300 yards with it too. In a normal year, the .223 Rem. By Ron Spomer. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. The recoil was a moot point in this test, and most hunters won’t wear out a barrel in less than three generations. If you're looking for a cheap shooting round to acclimate you to shooting, the .223 is cheap, and the .22LR is cheaper yet. I have a Remington 700BDL in .270. M1A in .308. has slightly less range in terms of bullet weights (40 grain to 75 grain), but it covers basically the same ground. I think you let him try the 30/30 and if that works, and you want to buy him a youth model rifle then the .243 would be perfect. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Oct 1, 2011 #1 . That’s really saying something too because the 6.5 Creedmoor is known for pretty mild recoil itself. Don't discount the .243 Winchester as a long range cartridge. A 243 Winchester versus 7mm-08 Remington match-up will cause some readers to raise the "apples to oranges" red flag, but that doesn't mean this comparison is out-of-bounds. I like the .260 or 7mm-08 better than a .243 personally. I have zero issues with a 243 but the 30-30 would be fine. In terms of comfort, the .223 Rem. All I've been looking at are youth models. But your past doesn’t define you, and it doesn’t define these calibers either. 300 Blackout vs 223 Recoil. Shootability That extends the maximum effective range all the way to 350 yards, depending on your velocity at the muzzle. Y'all comments gave me a few new ideas and more info, thanks again! Generally speaking, (very generally; calm down, everyone) a .223 Rem. This post was edited on 1/12 at 5:32 pm produces about half the felt recoil of the .243 Win. I must admit it was convenient getting in and out of stands with the stock collapsed on the ar. .223 recoil is about 3 or 4 pounds, .243 is around 8.5 to 11, and 30/30 is about 10 to 12. Recoil of the 350 Legend will be almost exactly the same as 243. wins the availability battle. More Guns. vs. .30-06 Springfield. “Versatility” refers to both range of bullet weights available and range of actions chambered in a specific cartridge. Since you already have the .30-30 let him try it. Also, the effects of recoil are cumulative. Taking a look at the lightest handload for each caliber, for the .243 Winchester, it’s a 55-grain bullet on top of 50 grains of Hodgdon H414. The recoil kinetic energy figures below are taken from the Rifle Recoil Table and the Shotgun Recoil Table. Introduced only two years apart, the .223 Remington and the .243 Winchester couldn’t have come from more different neighborhoods of the firearms world. The ammunition is more expensive, but it’s just as common (especially these days), and I can find rifles in lots of different actions and from many different manufacturers. For many hunters, the .223 Rem. I shot at some steel prarie dogs at our local gun shop and the .223 recoil is so mild that it allows for great follow up shots. Again, nothing wrong with 30-30 i use mine more than any deer rifle i own. It's got a hard plastic butt plate. Mag. When looking at the .22LR vs .223, the truth is that the .223 is, in fact, a .22 caliber round. Here’s a look at three of the best. Factory ammo can be had for less than half what it costs to feed a 22-250 or a .243 Win. The .243 Win. Federal lists only two .223 Rem. That’s still not a heck of a lot to start with and it helps make this round a great recoil-sensitive, range-limited rifle round. Generally speaking, a heavier bullet travelling faster will give you a better chance of putting down an animal. Which caliber do you guys think recoils more/ has more muzzle rise? Buy the 243 or 7mm 08. That is a fine round and something he can use along time! 6.5 Creedmoor vs 223 Inside the gun community there are always talks about which is the better caliber, such as .308 vs the .243 or 9mm against the .45 ACP. Vs. .22-250 Rem. Also look into 7mm-08 reduced recoil for him. Energy. It’s a small-to-medium sized game caliber whose primary use has been taking down four-legged rather than two-legged critters. produces about half the felt recoil of the .243 Win. and the .243 Win. 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