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Yes, the bullet is bigger in both diameter (.243 versus .223) and weight. The .243 can use bullets that weigh up to maybe 130 grains, which is a lot more than most .22-250 bullets weigh.
But the .22-250 fires at a faster velocity, so it is sometimes the better choice for varmint hunting.
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Is a 223 rifle bigger in caliber than 243 rifle?
No. The .243 is a larger calibre, and the parent case is the .308 Winchester, necked down to accept the smaller projectile. It's considerably more powerful than the .223.
Can you shoot 22.250 thur a 243?
No. This is a .22 caliber vs .243 caliber (.243 being a 6mm).
What caliber is a browning bar 243?
243 Winchester
6MM is what caliber?
.243
How does one find out what bullet to use on different animals?
the bigger the animal the bigger the caliber of rifle and the heavier the bullet i.e deer 150 grain bullet 243 caliber and up moose 30-06 180 grain and up for both
What symbols on barrel of model 700 Remington 243 win mean?
Caliber is .243, buy ammo in .243.
What is greater 243 inches or 243 yards?
yards are bigger than inches as there is 3 ft or 36 inches in 1 yard
How many gunmakers offer a 243 caliber?
@ 12
What is the name for the 243 hunting gun?
Well, it is a rifle, but dozens of companies make rifles in .243 caliber.
What is a Revelation R220 in 243 caliber worth?
100-300
What is the barrel twist on a Winchester model 670 in a .243?
The twist rate in a Winchester 670, 243 caliber is 1:10.
Would a 243 caliber rifle hurt a youth's shoulder?
If properly trained, no
