7.62x39 vs .243Win.?

[kristian55]

Hi friends.
A question is based on a desire to fill a niche between calibers 7.62x39 and 30-06.
In relation to application of this caliber - I search most "universal"
CXP1,CXP2-on long and middle distances and CXP3 on short distances.

 

[RonAKA]

I don't think the .243 Win would qualify as a legitimate CPX3 gun. You may want to step up to a 6.5 mm bullet in a cartridge like the 6.5x55 Swede.

 

[wapiti25]

Look at the 7mm-08

 

[kristian55]

Look at the 7mm-08

Hi.
I have for a large beast 30-06 and other calibers.
My littlest caliber it 7.62x39 SKS.
I want to fill a niche between 7.62x39 SKS and 30-06.
P.S.
Cost of cartridges-it is an important question also.
Presently cheap cartridges are most accessible in calibers .223Rem.-$0.44,.243Win.-$0.87,
.308Win.-$0.69,7,62x54R-$0.87.
7.62x39-$0.29 and 30-06 -$3.12

 

[Taildrag15X]

Where is 30-06 cases $3.13? I won't shop there for anything, matter of fact I may have to tie the dog to the loading room door at those prices........

Best find yourself a nice .243 Win. Rem. VS or VLS/Savage FV and enjoy!

 

[kristian55]

Where is 30-06 cases $3.13? I won't shop there for anything, matter of fact I may have to tie the dog to the loading room door at those prices........

Best find yourself a nice .243 Win. Rem. VS or VLS/Savage FV and enjoy!

Cost of cartridges on Ukraine of caliber 30-06 from $2.5 to $3.13.
But for firing on hunt I utillize these cartridges.
Course 1UAH by 1$ = approximately 8UAH
800UAH=$100
http://www.krechet.in.ua/catalog/category_264/section_802/count_36/id_7985/
http://www.krechet.in.ua/catalog/category_264/section_802/count_36/page2_2/id_7986/

 

[RonAKA]

I believe the 6.5x55 is a popular military cartridge in Europe? Is the price good for that cartridge?

 

[kristian55]

I believe the 6.5x55 is a popular military cartridge in Europe? Is the price good for that cartridge?

Hi.
These cartridges are most accessible for us:
.223Rem.-$0.44,.243Win.-$0.87,
.308Win.-$0.69,7,62x54R-$0.87.
7.62x39-$0.29 and 30-06 -$3.12

 

[RonAKA]

Given those choices and costs, I would be tempted by the .223. You already have a couple of larger bore cartridges, so why not go with something smaller.

 

[kristian55]

Given those choices and costs, I would be tempted by the .223. You already have a couple of larger bore cartridges, so why not go with something smaller.

Hi.
In a greater degree attract me these calibers .243Win.,.308Win.,7.62x54R.
I am cold to to .223...

 

[KaiserNorton]

[quote author=kristian55
Hi.
In a greater degree attract me these calibers .243Win.,.308Win.,7.62x54R.
I am cold to to .223...
[/quote]


I assume this is factory ammunition you are speaking of buying? I'd go with the .243 if it is available cheap. The 308 and 7.62x54r are too similar to your .30-06. If the .223 isn't of any great interest, I"d definitely go 243.

However, if you reload, the 260 Remington and 7mm/08 are also both good calibers with reasonable power, and are only a quick pass of a 243 or 308 casing through a sizing die away......

Kaiser Norton

 

[kristian55]

[quote author=kristian55
Hi.
In a greater degree attract me these calibers .243Win.,.308Win.,7.62x54R.
I am cold to to .223...

I assume this is factory ammunition you are speaking of buying? I'd go with the .243 if it is available cheap. The 308 and 7.62x54r are too similar to your .30-06. If the .223 isn't of any great interest, I"d definitely go 243.

However, if you reload, the 260 Remington and 7mm/08 are also both good calibers with reasonable power, and are only a quick pass of a 243 or 308 casing through a sizing die away......

Kaiser Norton
[/quote]
Yes,it factory ammunition.

 

[kristian55]

Hi all.
Now most difficult it is a choice:
.243Win-MarlinXS7$600-new,MarlinXS7S-new $800,
CZ 550Lux-$1000(base+rings)-lung second hand,Remington 700 SPS Varmint-$700(second hand-400 shots)
.308Win.-MarlinXS7$600-new,MarlinXS7S-new $800,
CZ 550Lux Varmint-$1200-new,Remington 700 SPSS-$1350-new.
Opinions and recommendations are welcomed.

 

[RonAKA]

A 308 will give about double the number of accurate rounds as a .243. In the range of 3,000 compared to 1,500.

 

[kristian55]

A 308 will give about double the number of accurate rounds as a .243. In the range of 3,000 compared to 1,500.

Maybe, maybe,
but the question choice producer now...

 

[zorak]

you could always go with something it the 25cal area. 25-06 or 257wby. not to sure what your price range your looking to spend though or if your looking for a standard or magnum.

 

[Scott Harris]

Why do you need another caliber at all? Just get a light recoil 30-06 and that's your in-between caliber.