QUESTION: How much less is the recoil on .243 down from .308? Looking at Chuck Hawkes Rifle Recoil Table...it seems as though they list .243 as having even less recoil than the .30-30 Win. (Which is downright pleasant to shoot) I found that intriguing. Although I *can* deal with the .308's recoil, I don't find it pleasant since my collarbones both now have "custom bends" to them, shall we say, from prior breaks.
So I find myself more and more considering acquiring a .243... with the thought of replacing the .308 eventually if I decide I like it enough. And I'm starting to like the whole punching heavier than your weight-class concept the more I have been enjoying the .17 HMR. If that makes any sense.
Ok I like the 17 but I was evaluating the cost of Ammo.
Since I did not reload. And I thought it was pricey.
Now at the present it may be more price effective.
Both the recoil and cost of 223, & 243 is very reasonable. Very popular rounds.
223 will do same or more then the 17 & ammo is at very price value.
Very Little recoil. 243 is a very flat shooting round with a lot less recoil. Than most other rounds
And both are found to shoot.
I have a 308 brush rifle and kicks like mule. However I keep it for a reason. It also a very popular round. And it's my back up.
Most of my deer kills has been with this rifle.
The other reasons I like the 223 and the 243, are very light equipment. And easy to carry
On the field.
Yes the less recoil more fun, and makes me more accurate.
I trend to flinch a little with the
308.
