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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
243 or 6mm rem
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<blockquote data-quote="Riflehunter1776" data-source="post: 1362517" data-attributes="member: 103369"><p>For simplicity sake, I'd go with the 243. </p><p></p><p>If you buy a 6mm Rem, make sure the twist matches your hunting application; that is the first concern. If that Ruger is 1/12, I wouldn't want it for deer. 1/10 or faster is best for heavy bullets. </p><p></p><p>Next, as others have said, ammo availability is important, and the 243 is ubiquitous while the 6 is rarer. </p><p></p><p>Another detail, again like others have said, is the action length. The 243 is SA, based on the 308/ 7.62x51, while the 6mm is a descendant of the 257 Roberts, which is based off the 7x57 long action cartridge. So while it's not a deal breaker, shorter actions are always nice when it's an infinitesimal velocity trade off. </p><p></p><p>.....So, all things considered, the 243, 260, or even 7-08 are great for kids. When my daughter was 12, I got her a 7mm-08.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Riflehunter1776, post: 1362517, member: 103369"] For simplicity sake, I'd go with the 243. If you buy a 6mm Rem, make sure the twist matches your hunting application; that is the first concern. If that Ruger is 1/12, I wouldn't want it for deer. 1/10 or faster is best for heavy bullets. Next, as others have said, ammo availability is important, and the 243 is ubiquitous while the 6 is rarer. Another detail, again like others have said, is the action length. The 243 is SA, based on the 308/ 7.62x51, while the 6mm is a descendant of the 257 Roberts, which is based off the 7x57 long action cartridge. So while it's not a deal breaker, shorter actions are always nice when it's an infinitesimal velocity trade off. .....So, all things considered, the 243, 260, or even 7-08 are great for kids. When my daughter was 12, I got her a 7mm-08. [/QUOTE]
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