2007-12-30 03:21:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Either will do fine for little Texas whitetails and javelinas, though the 243 will require that you either use premium bullets or be a little picky with your shots. It will occasionally give you a bullet failure if you aren't careful.
As I'm sure you know, the 243 is a necked-down 308 Winchester case. The same case necked down to other calibers is available in the form of the 260 Remington and 7mm08, and those are excellent choices for your range of game if you want a short action. I've personally bought three rifles in 7mm08 that reside among my family, and one of these days I may get one for myself (though I use a 7x57 a lot, along with other calibers in the same range, so I don't have much of an excuse).
If your choices are restricted to those two, I'd go with the 270 largely because of the feral hogs. I started hunting them about forty years ago with a 6 mm, and I like a little more bullet with hogs.
2007-12-30 04:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For any type of whitetail deer hunting, the .270 is as close as it gets to the ideal cartridge. It will handle just about any situation. The .243 and 7mm (magnum I presume?) are both good-the .243 is a little light and the 7 mag is a little more than is needed, but you could hunt with either the rest of your life and be happy. You won't go wrong with any of the three. When buying identical ammo, the .243 should be a little less and the 7mm mag. should be a little more than the .270.
2016-04-02 02:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with the 270.
There is a big difference between a Whitetale and javelinas.
The 243 can do the job, but the 270 has more power behind it. If you hit bone with the 243 it might frag apart..
For deer and feral hog, I'd rather have the 270. Heaver bullets have a little more smash power. The 270 still has a low recoil and is very flat shooting.
Happy Hunting.
Joe
2007-12-30 03:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a 270. Much more versatile than a 243. You can effectively hunt elk with a 270 but not a 243.
2007-12-30 13:47:56 · answer #4 · answered by John Wilson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The .243 will work. The .270 will work better especially if you make a bad shot and have to go after the pigs in close cover-you will want a rifle with some punch. Better yet is a 30-06 which has more versatility if you decide to shoot larger game such as Elk at a later time.
2007-12-30 07:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 243 is adequate, but borderline. The .270 (which is what I use exclusively now is perfect for the animals youlist, plus I have taken mule deer, elk, wild boar, black bear and antelope with it. So, is you are happy that the .243 works, and don't plan to hunt anything larger, or anything at longer distances, stay with it. But for longer shots, and the chance at larger game, go with the .270. I've been hunting for over 41 years now. I switched to the .270 over 25+ years ago and never looked back with any regrets. It shoots farther, faster and flatter with a 150 grain bullet than a 30-06 does with with a 165 grain bullet. Read some of Jack O'Oconnors books to see the true potential of the .270 but in the end, go with what YOU prefer based on your skills and ability.
Shoot safe
2007-12-30 03:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Another vote for the .270, which would be perfect for the task.
While .243 is marginally acceptable for whitetail and maybe smaller pigs, when you run across a big tough wild hog you will underpowered. They can be thick, tough and have heavy bones....you need stopping the extra power the .270 affords.
2007-12-30 07:32:05 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 270 hands down; the 243 is lacking in power if you're boar hunting. For deer, either is fine at moderate ranges.
2007-12-30 04:37:53 · answer #8 · answered by lanceneumeyer 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like my weaterby 270 bolt action, but use a 30/30 lever action for wooded and brush area where the shot is 100 yards or less. Reason: 270 is more of a long range rifle but it will deflect easy off twigs where a 30/30 will go right thru twigs with little deflection. I took out a 325 pound wild boar with no problem using my 30/30. it was running and dropped immediately when I shot (right thru the heart).
2007-12-30 03:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of the two calibers listed, I'd choose the .270 Win.
But for an all around rifle, I'd personally prefer a .308 Win, or a .358 Winchester in a Browning BLR.
Doc
2007-12-30 07:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋