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Is a 223 rifle bigger in caliber than 243 rifle?
No. The .243 is a larger calibre, and the parent case is the .308 Winchester, necked down to accept the smaller projectile. It's considerably more powerful than the .223.
Is the 243 bigger or smaller then the 30 30?
As far as diameter, it's smaller. But the .243 is a necked down .308 cartridge, giving it a longer overall length. As far as grains go, you can get a much heavier projectile in the .30-30, but you'll have better performance at range with the .243.
Which is more powerful a 223 calibre rifle or a 243 calibre rifle?
The .243. It's basically a necked down .308 Winchester.
How Many Winchester 100 243 carbines were made?
Don't know about the 243 carbine but the serial numbers for the model 100 go up to 263170 on the site I use to check dates. That number sounds about right but the model 100 was made in a .308 and a .243 with the .308 being the majority.
Is 243 winchster rim fire?
no- very much a center fire cartridge. It is the .308 cartridge necked down to a smaller (.243) bullet.
Would a 243 be considered a long or short action?
Short action. Based on the .308 Winchester
How much bigger is a 270 rifle than a 243 rifle?
The parent case of the .270 is the .30-06, necked down. The parent case of the .243 is the .308 Winchester, necked down. Aside from the larger diameter of the .270, the .270 has a longer case.
Is a Remington 700 SPS Varminter in 243 Win a long or short action?
.243 is a short action- it is based on the .308 cartridge necked down- and .308 is a short action. 25-06 would be a long action (parent cartridge was 30-06)
Winchester Model 100?
A semi auto rifle from the early 70s made in 243, 284 and 308.
What does 08 mean in 7mm-08?
The 08 is referencing the parent case, the .308, necked down to accept at .284 diameter bullet versus the .308 caliber. Other variations of the .308 case: .243 Win, .260 win
How much greater is 508 than 243?
It is: 508 minus 243 = 265 greater than 243
Which is the better round the 30-06 or the 308?
30-06 because it's a bigger round than the .308 although it might travel slow it has greater impact on the target
