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Post by beermaker on Oct 31, 2016 5:03:16 GMT -5
Full disclosure: As a life-long Indiana public land deer hunter I have never had the need nor the desire to learn about HPR's. I know just a little bit more than nothing about them.
1. Why is the 25-06 not legal to hunt with? My buddy has one and can't figure out the logic. I am going off his claim that it is not legal.
2. What is the realistic range of the .243 caliber?
I don't need 100 answers, opinions, etc. Just the facts.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Oct 31, 2016 5:43:25 GMT -5
1) .25/06 Wasn't one of the calibers proposed by lawmakers for inclusion into the HPR rule.
2) With a quality bullet, probably 200-250 yards max. A varmint-type bullet will not perform well on deer at any range.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2016 6:41:38 GMT -5
A .243 will have about a 10 inch drop at 300yards and 24" at 400yards. So it you have a good scope you can get out to about 300 yards.
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Post by swilk on Oct 31, 2016 7:19:30 GMT -5
If I were using a 243 and working up my own loads I would think that 300 would be the maximum range I would trust it on deer sized game.
Like said above, the 25-06 was not one of the calibers proposed. Why is anyones guess.
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Post by dbd870 on Oct 31, 2016 7:22:59 GMT -5
I agree with 300yd max. With a 200yd zero JDUB's load drops a smidge over 7.5" at 300.
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Post by tynimiller on Oct 31, 2016 7:49:54 GMT -5
I agree with others...me personally I don't like shooting beyond 200 yards...but would cap if practiced at 300 yards from a rested position.
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Post by tynimiller on Oct 31, 2016 7:50:17 GMT -5
If on public though it isn't legal either though.
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