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Sawman:
Have you used the 243 on muleys and speed goats? Interested in your opinion. Just bought (January) a Reminton 700 SPS Stainless, and it is a real shooter, even with factory fodder
Thanks in advance for your reply.
Duane

Instead of a 7mm Mag (And I love mine), you would probably be better off with a 30.06, as ammo is much less expensive. You can shoot 150 gr bullets for Deer and Antelope, 165/180 for elk and moose and 200/220 for bigger bears. You can also find ammo anywhere in the world, should your luggage not arr...

There is a show on the Sportsman Channel entitled "Preditor Quest" The host uses a Howa rifle for long shots, and an Escort Shotgun (?) for coyotes that come closer to his calling. I sent an e-mail to his website asking what load he uses in the shotgun, as he shots them up to 60+ yards away. His wif...

Sorry, do not want to hijack this thread, but I am new to this site and have not been able to figure out how to start a "new thread". If the targeted species were muleys and pronhorns, what would be the preferred calibers? I have a 3006 and larger, but woundered if my tac driving 243 would work. Ple...

Malloy:
I also shoot the 250 gr Nosler Partions in my 338, ahead of 70.0 grs of H4831,sub MOA. I shoot the 165 gr partions in my 3006.Thanks for the reply.

I know this is about the 300 UltraMag, but is anyone using the 7MM UltraMag for deer & elk?

Rem 700 Classic in 3006.

What is wrong with Nosler Partitions, I believe I read all the above posts, and none have mentioned Nosler Partitions? I have used them sucessfully on deer, caribou, and elk, and acheive sub MOA in my handloads. Please advise.

I was reading a post below re varmint rifles, and the 243 was mentioned several times, along with the 223 & 22/250. Question; Is the 243 also enough for muleys? Duane