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243 AI Custom LRH Rig Thoughts
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<blockquote data-quote="azsugarbear" data-source="post: 356883" data-attributes="member: 4809"><p>For shots under 600 yds, I would think that your 6mm PPC would do the trick. No need to move up to a 243 AI unless you planned on shooting out to 1000 yds. </p><p> </p><p>As for elk, I would only use a 243 on cow elk at 300 yds or less. A 243 AI might do for Bull elk at short distances, but it is always less than ideal to do so. In most hunting situations, the circumstances are usually less than ideal. That is why hunters choose the larger calibers for elk - more margin for error. When a trophy bull finally shows himself to you on the tenth hard day of your hunt and presents you with a quartering-towards-you shot at 823 yds for just a few seconds - do you want to try to smash through that front shoulder at 800 yds with a 105 gr. bullet or a 210 grain bullet?</p><p> </p><p>Different tools for different jobs. Choose a 243 for deer, antelope, sheep and cow elk. For most situations with elk, especially bull elk, choose a fast heavy bullet in 7mm or higher.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azsugarbear, post: 356883, member: 4809"] For shots under 600 yds, I would think that your 6mm PPC would do the trick. No need to move up to a 243 AI unless you planned on shooting out to 1000 yds. As for elk, I would only use a 243 on cow elk at 300 yds or less. A 243 AI might do for Bull elk at short distances, but it is always less than ideal to do so. In most hunting situations, the circumstances are usually less than ideal. That is why hunters choose the larger calibers for elk - more margin for error. When a trophy bull finally shows himself to you on the tenth hard day of your hunt and presents you with a quartering-towards-you shot at 823 yds for just a few seconds - do you want to try to smash through that front shoulder at 800 yds with a 105 gr. bullet or a 210 grain bullet? Different tools for different jobs. Choose a 243 for deer, antelope, sheep and cow elk. For most situations with elk, especially bull elk, choose a fast heavy bullet in 7mm or higher. [/QUOTE]
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