22.250 or 243

[barrym3 11]

hi all i have a 22.250 at the moment i was thinking of changing to a 243 whats your views on a 243 any good or better with what i have its only for foxes and roe there is no fallow sika or red so would i have a problem getting a variation anyway

[woz 260]

have a look through the last couple days posts in the deer stalking section.best calibre for fox and roe..theres been a big debate on 243/22-250/223

[SportingShooter 0]

As for a variation I can't see there being a problem if you have been shooting .22-250 and the Scottish police forces are pretty good.

 

I'd say the .243 is a very good all-round calibre, a fair bit more punch, and a good ammunition choice, but if what you're using at the moment works, I'd be inclined to stick with it.

 

When you have knackered out the .22-250, then perhaps think of a .243 for a change.

 

Regards

SS

[barrym3 11]

As for a variation I can't see there being a problem if you have been shooting .22-250 and the Scottish police forces are pretty good.

 

I'd say the .243 is a very good all-round calibre, a fair bit more punch, and a good ammunition choice, but if what you're using at the moment works, I'd be inclined to stick with it.

 

When you have knackered out the .22-250, then perhaps think of a .243 for a change.

 

Regards

SS

i started making my own bullets 55gr v max they seem a good bullet through the gun i have only had 1 deer run on about 40 yds then he fell i was looking at the 243 for a heavier bullet will police be ok if its only roe and foxes mate ? ps You got a hangover

[SportingShooter 0]

I cant see the Police causing you any hassle, a Roe is Deer, so if you already have a .22-250 for Deer, then a .243 is not that big a step up.

 

I know what you're saying about the heavier bullets, it does inspire confidence! I can't see why they wouldn't let you keep the both of them, .243 and .22-250.

 

Hangover? Nah, I was slow and steady :laugh:

 

SS

[IanB 0]

Just tell them you shoot roe south of the border, you pay for stalking were a .243 is a legal requirement..

[barrym3 11]

Just tell them you shoot roe south of the border, you pay for stalking were a .243 is a legal requirement..

so think i could have both i like the 22.250 its a good gun i just want something a little heavier bullet wise

[SportingShooter 0]

Only way you'll find out is put in your Variation and see.

 

I cant envisage any problems as many people have a dedicated fox gun and a Deer gun, so you should be OK.

 

But yeah, as Ian says, tell them you are planning to stalk in England & Wales and need a .243 for anything above Muntjac & CWD.

 

If you had the chance to stalk Fallow, you would be fine Bullet weight wise, and perhaps even the Red with a 100 grainer.

 

Good Luck,

 

SS

[mattydski 560]

You will have no problem getting a .243 for fox and Deer.

I have .243, and only shoot Roe and Fox.

Especially if you have deer on your ticket now, and it is an open one.

Just put in a variation, i doubt they will even visit you.

Dont forget to add a Mod when you put your variation in. 243 pretty noisy without IMHO.

Matt

[Deker 3,491]

I rather suspect the 22-250 is perfectly adequate for both but if you can afford a .243 as well so much the better..the bigger the choice of tools you have the bigger your choice of situation and quarry!!

 

CF wise I run a .223 and .243 and I'm looking to fill my .308 slot at the moment...and I wish to god I could shoot the Roe in England with my .223...How daft is it..my .223 lists as Roe in Scotland on my FAC but not England of course!!

[Mr_Logic 5]

If you feel like an addition, then 243 works nicely. But so does 22-250 so there is no real need for a change, you just might fancy it!

[sounder 9]

.243 man feck it

[barrym3 11]

phoned licensing guy today and said i wanted to get a 243 he said i will have more chance putting my 22.250 away and only having a 243 i would have liked to have both so not sure wat to do now i know people who live here that has a 243 and 223 and another guy has a 243 and 270 but no red stalking

[SportingShooter 0]

My best advice is to ignore what the FEO's say, and just put in for an additional .243.

 

They can only say no!!

 

SS

[bobby b 0]

yea man just get both.