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Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10218000 07/30/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz OP Campfire Outfitter OP dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ I tried to buy dies today and Redding wouldn't sell them for the 6mm Super LR- said I have to get them from Robert Whitley. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10218060 07/30/15 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico Dennis,have you give thought to a .22/243 with a fast twist? Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 243 based wildcats elkhunternm #10218930 07/30/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz OP Campfire Outfitter OP dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ Originally Posted by elkhunternm Dennis,have you give thought to a .22/243 with a fast twist? No-the 22 bullets are poor ballistically and not the best killers. I am now rethinking my reluctance to use the 6x47L as dies and brass are easily found as opposed to special dies that I have to buy from the guy who put his name on it. Last edited by dennisinaz; 07/30/15. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10218944 07/30/15 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico Gotcha. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10219132 07/30/15 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,044 T TexasPhotog Campfire Tracker TexasPhotog Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,044 What's the matter with a plain Jane .243? "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that lightening ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10219148 07/30/15 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana Dennis, I have heard rumors that the .243 works real well when necked up to .30 caliber, but it doesn't seem to be what you're looking for. (Have heard it kicks pretty hard.... :-) “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10219242 07/30/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 22/204 Ruger "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10219248 07/30/15 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country Originally Posted by dennisinaz Something lighter recoiling than my 6.5-284 and a true short action round. That has 6x47 Lapua written all over it. John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: 243 based wildcats Mule Deer #10219394 07/30/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 200 Idaho HEB330 Campfire Member HEB330 Campfire Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 200 Idaho Originally Posted by Mule Deer Dennis, I have heard rumors that the .243 works real well when necked up to .30 caliber, but it doesn't seem to be what you're looking for. (Have heard it kicks pretty hard.... :-) +1 ;-) LMFAO "One man with courage makes a majority." Hank

Re: 243 based wildcats Mule Deer #10219584 07/30/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz OP Campfire Outfitter OP dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ Originally Posted by Mule Deer Dennis, I have heard rumors that the .243 works real well when necked up to .30 caliber, but it doesn't seem to be what you're looking for. (Have heard it kicks pretty hard.... :-) That sounds really good but since I already have several of those I guess that won't get the nod. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: 243 based wildcats TexasPhotog #10219592 07/30/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz OP Campfire Outfitter OP dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ Originally Posted by TexasPhotog What's the matter with a plain Jane .243? Neck is short and it makes it tough to switch between the various target bullets to get them close to the lands and still have idea bullet seating depth. I like long necks and 30° shoulders NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10219628 07/30/15 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country What about a 6mm-250? - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10220144 07/30/15 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico .260 Remington or a 6.5 Panther. Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 243 based wildcats elkhunternm #10220344 07/30/15 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana Or even a .263 Express, which Ken Waters developed in 1956, the year after the .243 Winchester appeared, and a long time before Jim Carmichel came up with the 6.5 Panther. The .263 Express was also simply the .243 necked up to take 6.5mm bullets. “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10220350 07/30/15 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: 243 based wildcats Steelhead #10220398 07/30/15 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,065 Banana Belt, Montana You mean the 6mm/.250 Savage Improved? “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10220420 07/30/15 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,652 Wyotana Cowboybart Campfire Tracker Cowboybart Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,652 Wyotana Ok, Google and Yahoo confirm that there is a 6.5 Panther, but they tell me nothing about it. What is the parent case?? Some is Good---More is Better----Too Much is Just Right

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10220486 07/31/15 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz OP Campfire Outfitter OP dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ I already have a 260 and 260 AI, I want a 6mm. The 6mm Creedmoor is probably a good one too. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: 243 based wildcats dennisinaz #10220650 07/31/15 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN I really like the 6creed so far. Like mule deer mentioned it's similar to 250AI case. Not as close as I thought it would be but similar for sure.

Re: 243 based wildcats Cowboybart #10220848 07/31/15 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,388 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,388 Originally Posted by Cowboybart Ok, Google and Yahoo confirm that there is a 6.5 Panther, but they tell me nothing about it. What is the parent case?? The 6.5 Panther was commercially adopted as the .260 Remington with very little changes. “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.