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Posted on 8/2/14 at 8:26 am to 178cajun
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I am lucky to still be able to walk with my walker.
I don't know if you can handle the weight but a heaver gun will kick less. The .243 should not be bad at all on you. If you think it's too much go with a 22-250.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 9:09 am to LSUMAN79
It's all about shot placement. LSUman is correct. And I've helped him clean 2 of the deer he is talking about.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 9:21 am to 178cajun
I broke my neck a few years back in a car wreck but thankfully don't have to worry about this. 100 grain bullet out of a 243 will kill any deer you want.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 9:22 am to 178cajun
Two older guys at the camp hunt with a 243. They do well.
One said he dropped a cow elk over 500 yds one shot with his 243
One said he dropped a cow elk over 500 yds one shot with his 243
This post was edited on 8/2/14 at 9:26 am
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:57 am to Rize
Any issues with no pass through with the Barnes TSX in a .243? I've heard only good things about them even in a smaller caliber
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:16 am to Bama and Beer
My son drop a 200 lb plus buck at almost 200 yards with a 243, and a fusion bullet, The damage to the deer was unreal. it looked like it was hot with buck shot that bullet split so much. Only bullet I use now for deer.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:22 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I am getting a limbsaver and looking into a muzzlebreak. Yes, I am old and deaf to boot so the loud crack of a rifle will not bother me. LOL After 3 major surgeries on my neck, I sure would hate to mess it up.
Now I need to get a crossbow if I cant pull my bow. It is a High Country x10. I can turn it down to 60 lbs. Hope I can pull it. I sound like a wuss! LOL 6'6" and 300 pounds having trouble pulling a 60 pound bow. Just goes to show you how quick you can mess yourself up. I slip in wet grass and break my neck. Go figure. Any way, thank yall very much for the help! Good to hear from ya Downshift. Wish I still had the gyp I got from ya. She would be real special now, she was getting there in a hurry before she died. ><> del
Now I need to get a crossbow if I cant pull my bow. It is a High Country x10. I can turn it down to 60 lbs. Hope I can pull it. I sound like a wuss! LOL 6'6" and 300 pounds having trouble pulling a 60 pound bow. Just goes to show you how quick you can mess yourself up. I slip in wet grass and break my neck. Go figure. Any way, thank yall very much for the help! Good to hear from ya Downshift. Wish I still had the gyp I got from ya. She would be real special now, she was getting there in a hurry before she died. ><> del
Posted on 8/2/14 at 12:00 pm to 178cajun
I'd definitely look into a brake. Even an old decrepit fella like you can handle a .243 with a muzzle brake
I'm sure there's a gunsmith somewhere near you who can quote you a price on one. I imagine getting a plain jane muzzle brake put on is pretty cheap. I don't see how it could take him more than an hour or two.
Get a crossbow if you can afford to spend some money on one. No need to risk screwing yourself up over using a compound. With the cocking assist mechanisms they have on the market today, I imagine you'll be able to find one that'll work easily. Obviously, check with your doctor.
I should have kept that dog
I'm sure there's a gunsmith somewhere near you who can quote you a price on one. I imagine getting a plain jane muzzle brake put on is pretty cheap. I don't see how it could take him more than an hour or two.
Get a crossbow if you can afford to spend some money on one. No need to risk screwing yourself up over using a compound. With the cocking assist mechanisms they have on the market today, I imagine you'll be able to find one that'll work easily. Obviously, check with your doctor.
I should have kept that dog
This post was edited on 8/2/14 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 8/2/14 at 8:53 pm to Crawdaddy
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One said he dropped a cow elk over 500 yds one shot with his 243
I know you're just passing on what he said, but WOW!
Posted on 8/2/14 at 9:00 pm to 178cajun
Although I'm not a fan of the 243 for deer hunting, this is a different situation. I agree w/ those who rec a good recoil pad and a muzzle break. As far as a specific load, I'd recommend something loaded w/ a 100 gr Nosler Partition to best assure yourself of adequate and, hopefully, an exit wound, as well.
Another thought would be to consider using a handgun such as the Thompson Center Contender or T/C Encore. W/ the latter, you could hunt w/ a 7-08 or 308 and not have to worry about your neck at all. Handgun hunting is a discipline that takes a lot of practice, but you've got time to get started if you wish.
Sorry to hear of your health problems but glad to hear you're recovering well.
Another thought would be to consider using a handgun such as the Thompson Center Contender or T/C Encore. W/ the latter, you could hunt w/ a 7-08 or 308 and not have to worry about your neck at all. Handgun hunting is a discipline that takes a lot of practice, but you've got time to get started if you wish.
Sorry to hear of your health problems but glad to hear you're recovering well.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 9:05 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
quote:what I thought
I know you're just passing on what he said, but WOW!
Posted on 8/2/14 at 9:14 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
243 will do the trick
pre 57 model 7 has killed every deer it has been pointed at. It was my old man's,
pre 57 model 7 has killed every deer it has been pointed at. It was my old man's,
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:26 am to hardhead
Maybe a 25-06 ? Can go to a heavier bullet a d still minimum recoil.
Whichever one you choose, use a Nosler partition or similar bullet that is heavily constructed and made to hold together, retain weight and give good penetration. A ballistic tip type projectile would not be on the list, even though I'm sure I'll catch a lot of flack about that comment.
Whichever one you choose, use a Nosler partition or similar bullet that is heavily constructed and made to hold together, retain weight and give good penetration. A ballistic tip type projectile would not be on the list, even though I'm sure I'll catch a lot of flack about that comment.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 9:01 am to 178cajun
I had a friend in HS that had a lease at Togo Island. He killed MANY a deer with his .243. One year alone, during the Thanksgiving holidays, he killed 3.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 11:18 am to Geauxtiga
I don't doubt that.
There are some good, well managed leases that give hunters plenty of opportunities to harvest deer each season.
For the rest that typically get precious few opportunities at a decent buck, or any buck at all some seasons, you want to choose a caliber that gives you the best chance of making the kill.
There are some good, well managed leases that give hunters plenty of opportunities to harvest deer each season.
For the rest that typically get precious few opportunities at a decent buck, or any buck at all some seasons, you want to choose a caliber that gives you the best chance of making the kill.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:00 pm to 178cajun
I use .950 JDJ. Deer can't run with only half of it.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:46 pm to LSUMAN79
I think the thing is a lot of folks have had to track a deer that has been shot by a 243 and the deer ran off and no blood or it ran out. This is my experience. 100 grain butllet in the shoulder so said the shooter. Blood on the ground but it soon stopped, then nothing. Found it two weeks later we think.
Read some where that you should shoot lighter not heavier bullets in this caliber?? Check Field and Stream for the article
Read some where that you should shoot lighter not heavier bullets in this caliber?? Check Field and Stream for the article
Posted on 8/3/14 at 2:28 pm to 178cajun
Cajun, I understand your misgivings about using a larger caliber, but you might also consider combining a larger caliber w/ reduced/managed recoil loads. When my son first started hunting reduced recoil loads were not available so I loaded some myself for his 308 Win. I used a 125 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet at 2450 fps. At first we held his shots to inside 100 yards. He killed 8 or 9 deer w/ that load until I moved him up to full power loads. In fact, the last season he used the reduced recoil load he killed 2 deer even though he'd fractured a clavicle on his shooting side only 3-4 weeks earlier. Looking at the formula for recoil, a reduced recoil 308 Win can have LESS recoil than a full power 243. Keep your shots inside 200 yds and you should be fine.
Second, I'd take extra precautions for your neck while sighting in or practicing. Use a "Lead Slead" type device or extra sand bags (one between your shoulder and the gun butt and maybe one over the barrel of the gun). If you use a sand bag over the barrel, after it's sighted in I'd shoot it once or twice w/o the the sand bag to be sure the point of impact doesn't change.
Second, I'd take extra precautions for your neck while sighting in or practicing. Use a "Lead Slead" type device or extra sand bags (one between your shoulder and the gun butt and maybe one over the barrel of the gun). If you use a sand bag over the barrel, after it's sighted in I'd shoot it once or twice w/o the the sand bag to be sure the point of impact doesn't change.
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