The .243 Winchester (6×52mm) is a popular sporting rifle cartridge. Developed as a versatile short action cartridge to hunt both medium game and small game alike, it "took whitetail …

When you think of the 243 Winchester, you think of one thing: versatility. This cartridge is extremely popular for both small game and medium game, and it is an enduring cartridge for …

Introduced in 1955 the .243 Winchester is based on the 7.62x51 military (.308 Winchester) case necked down to .243” (6mm). The balance of light recoil and versatility as both a varmint and …

Oct 25, 2023 · Today's .243 Winchester ammo is capable of so much more than just taking whitetails across a beanfield, although it remains a great choice for that too. So, let’s talk about …

Whether you've always shot a 243 or are looking for a new cartridge to shoot, MidwayUSA has 243 Rifles for you. Choose from a wide range of trusted brands, such as Remington, …

Jul 13, 2025 · If you are new to deer hunting or long-range shooting, chances are that a rifle chambered in the .243 Winchester cartridge has come up in conversation as you weigh your …

The .243 Winchester is a better varmint cartridge than the .25's, while remaining adequate for hunting deer and antelope. The .243 launches an 80 grain varmint bullet at a muzzle velocity …

Oct 23, 2025 · Developed by necking down the 308 Winchester case to accept a 6mm bullet, it was designed as a dual-purpose cartridge for varmint hunting and medium game, offering …

Aug 20, 2025 · For being the smallest .308-based cartridge – and relatively old in the cartridge game overall – the .243 Win. does a lot of things better than many of the other cartridges …

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