What is better 308 or 243?

What is better 308 or 243?

243 is better suited for small game hunting and varmint shooting and the . 308 for bigger game hunting and tactical use. 308 round, simply because it’s a longer distance shooting round and can be used to hunt almost anything in North America. Furthermore, there are a wider variety of .

What’s the difference between. 243 and. 308?

243 Winchester has less recoil and a flatter trajectory at typical hunting ranges. On the other hand, the heavier and larger diameter . 308 Winchester bullets have more frontal surface area, more resistance to wind drift, and carry more energy down range.

Are 243 and 308 interchangeable?

243 is the . 308 Winchester, these cartridges have some similarities, but as we will see, there are also a lot of differences. The most noticeable difference is in the neck diameter where the . 308 is much wider to fit the larger caliber bullet.

Which is bigger a.243 or a.308?

The .308 is a larger and heavier round than the .243. The .243 is simply a .308 that has been necked down. The .308 produces significantly more recoil than the .243. The .308 produces more bullet energy than the .243 and holds it energy better over longer distances.

Which is better a 243 or 308 pronghorn?

The 243 is a good round for Pronghorn IMHO as long as you place your shots well. Most people can not shoot effectivey over 200-300 yards in hunting even if you are good on the range. The reason being the adrenlin, range estimation, and lack of a good rest like a range. At that range the 243 is a good round with less kick than the .308.

Which is better a 243 Winchester or a Remington 7mm?

The 7mm-08 Remington uses the same .284″ bullets as the 7mm Mauser and the 7mm Remington Magnum and fills the gap between the .243 Winchester and the .308 Winchester. It has less recoil and a flatter trajectory than the .308, but is more powerful and uses larger and heavier bullets than the .243.

Which is better the 234 win or the 308 Win?

From a terminal ballistics standpoint, the 308 WIN can do anything the 234 WIN can do and more. For instance, I would not want to be armed with the 243 if I had to go into the brush after a puma or a wounded brown bear.