I got a 243 this xmas and ill be using it for hunting in 2022. My bro has a nice remington 243 that he uses on deer and elk, lots of success.

I have a 243 and I think the 6 mm creedmoor has become popular with the 6.5 mm creedmoor I have two rifles in 6.5 creedmoor and they are very accurate but so is my 243. I won’t sell my 243 but I will buy a 6 mm creedmoor and add it to my collection great information thank you

My very first a dear rifle was a 243 Winchester hunting mule deer in New Mexico I still break it out and use it time to time Love that you modeled Remington 700

Agree, while everyone I know has been whining about no 243 and 6.5 Creed ammo I've been well supplied with 6mm Creed from local shops.

I built a light compact multipurpose rifle in 243 Winchester. The barrel has a 1:9 twist and is 20 inches. It can’t stabilize anything above 100 grains and has comparative slow muzzle velocities for the caliber. I can’t imagine comparing favorably to a well built 6mm CM unless your hunting woodchucks or small predators. It’s still a reliable hunting rifle when it comes to the local white tails.

Although I can appreciate the 6mm Creedmoor, since my wife already owns a 6.5 cm and a 243 it is hard to justify the 6mm. She thinks that it would not offer much beyond her two rifles and I completely agree. Now if I didn't own either of those, it would be a strong consideration for a light recoiling deer rifle. I'm not too impressed with its barrel life though. 6mmCm it's a bit of a barrel burner. John, as always, I appreciate the rich amount of pertinent information as it applies to hunting. I always come out of these videos knowing quite a bit more about the topic. Thank you for your time effort and expense in producing this content!

Great video. Thanks for the valuable information. I was looking at the 6mm for my grandsons. This really helped.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! What are you thinking now that you've watched the video?

I would like to see your take on 6mm arc to the 6mm creedmoor. That is something I am seriously looking at.

Great overview and info thanks.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am a 243 guy. The 6mm CM is an interesting development for sure. I wonder if higher case pressures would result in shorter life for brass. If I ever feel the need for more speed in the 6mm class it will most likely be a 240 Weatherby.

@joshwilcox8941

Жыл бұрын

With a 6mm Creedmoor wouldn't you have less recoil, more energy down range, longer barrel life and more ammo availability than a Weatherby?

@rockylavigna5977

Жыл бұрын

240 totally fun gun, you will not regret that decision.

@Wheelchair-bear

Жыл бұрын

I had myself convinced that my next gun would be a 6mm creedmoor in a cz 600 Range, until I you mentioned the 240 wby. I love Weatherbys and speed. My 257 wby. (3650 fps with 100gr TTSX) It is as accurate as my 6.5 creed and 6.5 prc. Now I am going to look for a 240 but that Cz 600 Range guarantees 5 shots under 3/4 moa! I am really torn.

Advantage of the 6mm cr is brass not stretching as much than the 243, for a reloader, disadvantage is with the twist rate of the creed you can't shoot anything smaller than 70g

Awesome video. I really appreciate the part where sun it up with “here’s where we stand” One question I have is about what you think the future of these 3 cartridges as far as ammo manufacturing is concerned? Like is this current situation going to be the beginning of the end for any of these?

Good talk and comparisons. Thank you.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Honestly sticking with my trust 308 win for deer and my 300 PRC for larger game. Cause I reload for both. I have so many options. That said said some day I will venture into the 6mm/6.5mm area but not yet.

Excellent Coverage. For ANYTHING In North America For Hunting If I Use 1 Of My 2 Wilson Combat Recon Tactical’s With Excellent Ammo From .250-.600 Grain & Shot Placement Its Meat In Freezer Or Mounted On Wall When Animals Are Take At Correct Distances. In The 6 Family I Use 1 Of My 4 6 mm ARC From San Tan Tactical With An Excellent BC Over 600. Ranges To 1200 Yards All Day Long. Being Retired Military Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ranger Sniper Then Advancing Into Tier 1 JSOC 18 Delta CAG I Use My MK-21 Or MK-22 In .300 Norma Out To 1776/ 1 Mile & Some Change. Outstanding Coverage In The 6 mm Caliber. Keep It Coming.

My Bad I Left Out The Wilson Combat Are .450 SOCOMS. Both Of My Recon Tactical Are Without Question Phenomenal Using .250-.600 Grain In Standard 5.56 Magazines. .300 Yards In On Wild Hogs Regardless Of Size Drops In Tracks Without Taking Another Step. Longer As Mentioned Before To 1200 Yards & Then Some All Day Long I Prefer 1 Of My 4 San Tan Tactical. Long Distance Freight Trains Are As Before Mentioned MK-21 Or MK-22 .300 Norma 1776 & Some Change Consistently. Thanks & Keep The Great Material Coming.

If I didn’t already have a 243 and was looking for something, the 6 CM would be a decent choice, and I think I will be recommending it to others if they are looking for something in that caliber.

@ronaldlucero4258

2 жыл бұрын

Just what I always wanted to know

Great video. I notice that 243 ammo is more available in off brand plinking ammo like prvi partisan and sellier and belot. I wonder if the 243 is starting to be known as a broader used cartridge. I noticed that Tikka has it in 1:8 twist. It seems like the 6 MM market is becoming crowded like with the 6arc and others. It seem like the . 243 seems to be riding on through it OK but I would like to get your input about that.? I am in the market for the one and only center fire rifle and I want to get something that is going to have factory ammo availability for fun and maybe some hunting

I have a rem 700 in 243 with 1/8 twist barrel. It must outdo the 6mm cred as 243 has larger case capacity with option of heavier projectiles.

I've got five 6 mms, that 243 will drop an elk in its tracks, I'm impressed with my new 6mm creedmore, its the Ruger predator , its also one of the most accurate rifles I've got, I've loaded for my rifles for fourty years

Just got the ruger predator 22 inch barrel taking it out for sight in with Hornady 108 gr eld match ammo tomorrow hope it groups sub moa but as they say I will have to try some different loads to see. Which one it likes the best the Sierra 100 gr shoots well in a friend’s ruger so I think I will try it next

@dalanwanbdiska6542

2 жыл бұрын

How did your rifle perform?

I have an RPR in .243. my load is a Berger hybrid 105gr at 2.86 (max OAL for the AICS magazines). I am pushing that bullet at around 2950fps and it shoots .2s all day. the twist rate/Max OAL has nothing to do with the cartridge that is rifle specific. You can find fast twist .243 rifles or build one.

@rpk5250

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re doing what manufactures should do which is give ample room for the magazine and chamber so old cartridges can grow into new ways

I don't have a bolt action hunting gun yet. 6 Creed is awful tempting cause it's a great target round too. But I wonder if I should get something bigger in case I ever want to hunt anything out west?

I wanted a 243 for hunting (deer and coyote), ended up getting a great deal on a Bergara HMR, which had some problems but thats mostly smoothed out now. I like that the 6mm Creed has a faster twist rate so I can use longer higher bc bullets. Just wish the barrel wasn't 26" long, kind of a pain. A nice benefit is I can still find 6mm Creed in places, haven't seen much else in a long time.

I would’ve recently bought a 6mm CM instead of a 6.5 CM had more rifle models been available. I like Tikkas and Weatherbys in particular. Tikka is slow to move on new calibers and I was being impatient.

243 is best choice. Can used 55 grains to 112 grains bullet

The 6mm CM is a great cartridge but I chose the 6.5 CM instead and here's why. Barrel life. The 6mm CM has a barrel life of about 1300 rounds. The 6.5 CM will last about 2300 rounds. The 6mm CM is slightly overbored while the 6.5 CM is not. The 6.5 CM is superior in efficiency. This only matters if you shoot a lot, which I do. But for an average hunter who may only put 500 rounds through a rifle over it's lifetime, this is not an issue. In this case the 6mm CM is a fine choice. All this is fine but one must also know that both of these cartridges were designed to shoot the heaviest bullets. If someone buys these rifles and chooses light bullets, the long range capabilities are wasted.

I own a 50 year old .243 in 700 remington that has taught 3 brothers to hunt,everything from ground hogs to mule deer,I've never had an animal get away when shot with it(and not all were perfect shots)but 365 days later,that animal had been dead for 1 year

I think 2:43 ammo is much easier to find and 308 223-556 not so easy unless you want full metal jacket I haven't seen 6 mm Creedmoor anywhere

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

2 жыл бұрын

At least in my area, 223 and 308 are very easy to find. There's also a surprisingly good amount of 6mm Creedmoor, I can find exactly ONE load of 243 Winchester varmint hunting ammo in stock right now.

@brokendad2222

2 жыл бұрын

In my area (OK) .243 is not unavailable. .270, 308, 6.5 CM & 350 legend are found easily. I am thinking of getting a 6.5CM just because of ammunition availability.

Currently have my selection narrowed down to these 3. Not an easy choice.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

6 ай бұрын

What are you trying to do with this prospective new rifle?

@mharrison1325

6 ай бұрын

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog thanks for the reply! I am trying to fill the gap between my 30-06 and my 9mm carbine and 22lr rifles. I have previously been using 30-06 for mule deer, black bear, and would have used it for whitetail but haven't been on that hunt yet. I have 3 boys coming up and think something with lighter recoil will also be an excellent centerfire entry point for them. I think the 243 or 6 Creed would handle deer well, although many in my area stick to 7mm/30 cal for mule bucks. 6.5 Creed is very popular for good reason, I'm sure, but is a little closer to my 30-06 and I'd just as soon throw a 150gr 30 cal into it than shoot a 6.5 Creed. 243 would cover varmint to deer. I'm leaning towards 1 in 8 or 9 twist rate to ensure I can use it for deer with some confidence. Only thing that keeps me from 6 Creed is more limited rifle selection and less hunting ammo.

243 with Barnes Match burner 112 grains ❤.

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

4 ай бұрын

Tell me more about your rifle set-up

@Dave-ck8cf

4 ай бұрын

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog AR10 24’’ barrel 1-8 tweets.

@Dave-ck8cf

4 ай бұрын

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog AR10 24’’ barrel 1:8 tweets.

The 6mm creed is equal or better than a 243 win at everything so will most likely replace it over time.

6CM much better options/ballistics.

This is basicaly a comparison of rifles with different twist barrels,Not a comparison of 2 cartridges!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Compare two rifles with the same twist,same weight bullets,and the same pressures,NOW you have a true comparison of 2 cartridges!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Thebiggamehuntingblog

6 ай бұрын

Yes, that is correct: the 243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor have different SAAMI maximum average pressures and SAAMI standardized twist rates. This directly affects both the bullets they are optimized for use with and how fast they can fire those bullets. This is the very essence of a cartridge comparison.