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I imagine an AR in .243 would be the ultimate... Uncle Sam should've used this instead of the 6.8spc

How dare you shoot those rolls of TP. That's like shooting a unicorn if you find one. Good demo though.

Both are good I will pick 243 cause it’s more universal for hunting in my state 223 is limited to small game varmits while 243 can be used for big game too 👍🏻

I think the .243 was faster than the .223 because the barrel length on the.243 is quite a bit longer than the .223 barrel. The .243 bullet would definitely have a lot more overall energy than the .223 because of the heavier bullet weight and the almost equivalent velocity between the two projectiles. I really liked this comparison as well as both of these cartridges!! 👍👍

I’ve seen that 243 rifle many times in your videos, alway shining!!! Awesome awesome rifle

I have a short Mossberg patriot in 243, best trigger on any gun I own, little bitty groups at two hundred long yards. Makes my savage in 7 mm jealous.great video sir .

I have a sako 243 Love the gun, it's been a tack driver for 40 years, my Dad got it for my mom in the 70s its one I'm very proud to have along with his 30.06 sako he bought at the same time, I got a $125.00 Remington 700 Bdl 30.06 which I still use today weaver 4x scope Guns never seen to wear out with proper care

I agree with Jimmy J I’d like to have a AR in 243 that would be great now.

I have a 5.56 S&W AR I got 8 years ago. I don’t hunt, but it is fun plinking with it. I’ve also got a Remington 700 mk 13 mod 5 in .300wm and a 1951 marlin in 30-30.

I love the Weatherby, beautiful rifle and a good caliber. I have a Remington 770 in .243 and I love it. It may not be the idealistic round for deer but it’s effective and that’s what I use it for. Great video!!

Paper plates 223 243

I've been reloading my .06, .270, and .243 with game kings for many years. They fly true and I get great expansion for deer on them here in Nebraska. Cool video Adam. MB BAR RANCH

Either one would be effective on whitetail with proper bullet placement but if I could choose it'd be the .243. I usually use either .7mm Rem mag or .30-30 Winchester and usually don't have to track far. Thanks WTW.

Horses for courses, .22cal (223, and it's similar kin) is good for light varmints, but the margin for error gets very small when you go up to bigger game, yes you can 'extend' the potential with careful choice of projectiles, but you are still limited to .22 and the powder capacity behind it. The 243 has projectile size and more cubic capacity behind it, so you can make it spectacular for light varmints (with projectiles like VMax, Ballistic Tip etc.), but still ramp it up with something heavier (like the 100grn here) for bigger stuff. I'll admit that I don't actually own either cal., but I have a 22-250 (223 on steroids), and there is a 243 in my household. My current go to is a 6.5mm Swede, a bit like the 243 in being a good 'all rounder' but with a bit more capacity. If you want speed + weight, try the 300WSM, 180gn factory loads at 3000fps (did some experimenting with mine some time ago and got 130gn up to 3750fps at 'factory pressures' in 23inch bbl (will not give load data info for obvious reasons)

It's interesting that the 6mm Creedmore, ARC and PRC are becoming popular after all these years of that caliber residing in .243

243 is the superior round. Even tho its small compared to other rifle carts, its definitely a kill shot bullet.

I really enjoy your comparison videos!

Great Video who tee who keep up the truly amazing work and god bless y’all

You know there's only one answer to that question: you need both! ;-)

It really depends on what you are trying to do with the cartridge. The .223 is well suited to smaller varmiting, Prairie Dog to Coyote. The .243 is in another class and has been used to harvest Elk and Deer. I have rifles chambered for both and the .243 is my favorite for Deer. If I need to dispatch a stray dog by our chicken coops though, the .223 is excellent.

.243 Winchester (as a "6mm NATO" round) should replace the 5.56×45mm NATO (.223 Remington) for most United States Armed Forces use cases but the .243 has, as of 2022, never been used as a military cartridge

A couple of good rounds that perform many duties....Good stuff....

I’ve got an old tikka lsa55 in 243 and it is a beautiful rifle t shoot, like it says in the name light strong accurate.

I bought a Ruger bolt action .243 back in 1969 from the Navy Exchange while stationed in Japan. I haven’t been hunting in years and haven’t even fired it in 40 years. Yes the Weatherby 243 has the 24” barrel. I love my MK V Weatherby (also bought while in Japan in 69. It’s a bit bigger at .375 H&H magnum!

Love this channel! I used to use a 45-70, but the .243 Winchester won me over when I went to the prairie dog farms in the Dakotas. Man, those dogs can dance!

Man... that .243 has been impressing me since u tried putting holes in the steel target. I've never really heard much on em. But they are impressive. Prolly guna have to pick one up.

When I was younger 30-06 was my round of choice for deer. As I've gotten older (almost 60) the damn thing was really making my shoulder sore when zeroing it in. So I got a .243 and it's doing the trick and not beating the crap out of my shoulder.

I have a Remington 788 in 243 from like 1977. I love that old rifle!

For varmint gun mine is a Remington 700 in a .243win and the ammo I use is Hornady V-max 58 grain

I've been hunting with the 243wssm for years awesome cartridge, But hard to find. It's almost a must to reload. great video. 👍👍

I've always wanted a .243 & a .22-250 but they aren't common around here. I had forgotten about them until now. Time to start looking again lol

I dont yet have a 243. My dad has one. It's a flat shooting hard hitting round. Great video sir. Keep em coming

Thx for uploading 👍

Save me that brass I’m finally having my shoulder surgery done May the 5th the surgeons office called me bout lunchtime today. I’m so glad to hear that now.

That Weatherby is purdee!

Great video!

Nice video that 243 looks like a force to be reckoned with

dude I just love ALL your videos..... you and Hickok. 45 are my top 2 !!!! 🤓

Thank you very much for making this video it was pretty cool and informative. Now I don’t know if you ever messed with the 6.5 Grendel. Would like to see a versus video against the 243. Thank you very much

Ty for the video 👍🏽👍🏽

I'm thinking I need a .243 in my armory. I've heard nothing but good for the last 40+ years.

I deer hunt with 243 and have had great luck with it. Dropped a big doe in my buddy's field at 250 yards with a neck shot

I had a .243 savage axis a few years ago I never was able to get it to hold any kind of group with any different ammo. I seriously had 6-10in groups depending on what brand/type of ammo. I sold that rifle and purchased a Ruger American and its awesome crazy good accuracy. The Savage must have just been a lemon.

That weatherby liked my reloads I remember that. Just be safe out there you and Paul and GOD BLESS youns and your families Amen 🙏. See you two soon I pray Amen 🙏 GOD BLESS

Aye I got a weatherby 270 magnum mark V that I use for blacktail deer hunting! I love it but the steel rusts on the barrel pretty fast in my safe. I probably just have a bad safe lol

I love your vids. I'm amazed at the variety of guns and calibers you have. You are a Hoot!

Well now I want a 243.

The first rifle I hunted deer with was a Savage 99 in .243 It’s a sweet round.

Hey bro! Good video as usual 🇺🇸😎👍🏻

Great vid... personally I love both

I like the 243. My first deer rifle was a winchester 88 in 243. Miss that gun it got stolen a few years ago. Always thought the military should of switched to it..

I just loaded some Sierra game king bullets for my 243 I’m goin to try to see how it shoots them

I am still debating with myself about this. But for hunting purposes I am leaning towards the 243 win and for paper punching and home protection the 5.56/223 rem is the way to go. Seeing the fact that I hunt in South Africa I need something with more penetration and bigger wound chanel capabilities I opted for the 308 win. I think this will make a great comparison test between the 243 and 308 I know it is chalk and cheese but there is always the arguments around this point.

Love my 243 Parker Hale. Shot many deer with it, woodchuck too.

I have a 243 Bolt action too. It's the perfect deer rile hog rifle and varmit rifle. Not to small not to to small and not to big not to to big - jus in between - PERFECT rifle for all

I've had a lot better luck over the years with a 243. I've hunted with both calibers extensively. I've had a couple of messy situations arising from bullet failure with 223. Also, .243 definitely bucks the wind better. Both will get the job done with proper shot placement but 223 is pretty marginal as a deer round IMO.

The 243 is optimal with the 95 grain pill brother, the 223 really shines with the Barnes triple x bullet in 70 grains. Wet them rolls and reshoot you'll be amazed

You need to do this review again, but after soaking the TP rolls in water. No need to crush them flat, first. If they don't completely disintegrate on impact, we can see the sizes of the half-way through holes in the cardboard cores. You may also want to set up a second camera at 20 or 30 feet from the TP to catch the big White Cloud (pun intended) when the impacts happen.

I like them both. My wife has a 243 savage and its a beast. That little 95 grain bullet never had a deer walk away. And my cousin Guy has one its all he deer hunts with now. Its been like 5 or 6 years and nothing but dead deer when he pulls the trigger. So id say we like that round around here. Who-tee-who

Don’t judge me, but I just bought a new Winchester model 1886 chambered for 45-70 for this year’s big game season. I’m looking forward to varmint shooting with my new weapon come spring. Cost of ammo is still affordable in Minnesota, USA.

I have a Ruger American in .243 Synthetic and Stainless Steel with a long barrel (not sure if it is 24 inches, but gotta be close). .243 is a great hunting caliber. 5.56 and.223 ammo is about half the price, so I might get one of those. I expect that you can get a semi automatic in .243 if you order it, but I haven't seen any at the Firearms store, might almost be more apt to find 6.5 Creedmoor in semi auto. Dumb question, which would you rather have. 17 HMR or .22LR for small critters and why?

243 I got a Winchester model 70 26" heavy barrel I shoot 95 grain whinchester deer season xp .25" 3 shot group at 100 yards

Light that TP up with a Rock Island VR 60 !!!!! Really enjoy all your videos. Keep up the hard work

I hunt with the 6mm remington the brother of the 243 and it takes what i aim at good video🤙👍

I use a 243 with 100 gr Hornady’s and the amount of damage it does is such I cannot chance hitting muscle tissue or bone. I always go for the vitals or wait for the next chance.

You sure killed that toilet pater, I thought that was an endangered/ protected species ..haha

HI I WOULD LIKE YOU TO DO A VIDEO TESTING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USING A 270 AND A 280 USING THE SAME WEIGHT AND BREED OF BULLET FOR BOTH CALIBRE'"S. MY PREFERENCE IS 280 WITH A 140gr barnes TTSX GREAT ON TAHR ROB.

Soak the toilet paper in water and try that again :-)

I love my .243. Great deer hunting rifle!

In this exact order my 5 favorite rifle rounds 6.5 grendel 223/5.56, 243win, 270win 7.62x39 really like the first 4 because of the versatility and low recoil. Like the 7.62x39 because it hits hard for a tiny package but mostly because it’s super cheap to shoot lol. But who am I kidding I like all calibers lol

Both a great rounds. I have both. But hunting deer size game the .243 shines.

Maybe I missed it, what's the barrel on the 243?

I use a Tikka T3x 243 win. What a beautiful rifle I love it and it's so accurate.

Thanks so much, I know this is 3 yrs old but keep the .243 comming as I am making a desicion regarding caliber right now. Thanks again, Tom P.S. do you have any results in gel for the what is it 80 ? 85gr and the 100? also watched a PC with your sos making a kill on a doe. Is that typical to have the deer to walk some after being hit? I really would like the .243 to work for me. TNX, T

Do people really hunt deer w 223? I have one but I think it would take a really precise head shot. I looked at your videosmto see if you had a water jug or gel video of 223. How is the soft point expansion. Cleared that TP like pulling out that quick tablecloth trick.

We love the 75 grain ballistic tip 243great little bullet

I use my single shot Encore Pro Hunter with the .243 Hornady Precision Hunter 95gr. and it is as accurate as my handloads. Every deer I've shot with it has dropped in it's tracks. It's almost my go to hunt'n rifle.

Thoughts on a .243 semi auto for protection? Would i be better off wih a more common round like he .223?

I like your videos, been watching them for a little while now. I think it would be a tough choice between the 2 calibers. For hunting I would prefer 243, but you just can't be without a 223/ 556. Merica!

Got me a Marlin 243. Shooting the 80g and loving it.

Wife uses 243 and I use 300 win mag! We put meat in the freezer!🦌🥩 great video!

“You can launch these things out of” 😂👍

Weird that the military never tested 243 it over 7 years older so it was around when they were looking for a new cartridge and it's made from the cartridge they were already using, its far more powerful then 223 and would likely fix the stopping power problems especially down range, guess the point is mute now since they are moving towards 6.8mm now which is pretty much 270 just wonder though how would things be different if they did choose 243 as the AR round

The .243 is a great cartridge. I've got Rem 700 chambered to it and have killed everything from prairie dogs to elk with it. It will keep you fed.

That was a interesting video and the 243 is for different application it's more of a hunting round and a 223 is more for varmints and shooting steel and just plane pleaking around I prefer the 223 especially just for having fun and general shooting.

See if you can find some Aussie outback blitzking 223 annumition from Australia, might surprise you, I’m sure they sell it in the states somewhere, I use them for hunting in my Howa 223 1500 short barrel, most precise bullet I’ve ever shot, and I’ve used plenty

I like the one I have in my hands.👍👍👍

isnt the .243 the round that that did the most damage to that gong target you tested?

Can you do a video with the cva wolf and 245 grain powerbelts for accuracy. Everyone i know say they suck but I have had good luck with them.

I am thinking about buying a. 223 Ruger American Predator for my kids to shoot a bunch of rounds through at the range. Already have a Ruger American 243. Think the .223 would make sense for that? It could technically be a deer rifle in Louisiana but I am not willing to use anything smaller then a 243 for that.

Beautiful weatherby, personally,i hunt with 243,have a good one

My god man, that’s perfectly good toilet paper! The hoarders are going mad!

22-250 is in the same caliber range with some decent results. Perhaps you could try this again with that round?! Curious to see how that might also fair with bricks, paper plates or water jugs as well?!

.223 is a 300 yard rifle .243 is a 500 yard rifle. They will of course go further but it’s the knock down power and accuracy that matters.

I have a .243 upper, and should have the lower completed next week. Still waiting on some parts. Went ahead and built a .308 upper, too. I mean, if ya got the lower...

I have a Ruger ar-556 pistol I have a Remington 700 bolt action 223 I have a Remington 700 BDL 243 and I have a Remington 600 in 243 my son uses the 243 to hunt deer with and always drops what he's shooting at because it's shot placement of where he shoots

Good video and very nice guns but you should try the 223 with the 24 inch barrel I think it would have a bit more speed

Me personally I like both of them I would love to see 223 vs 243 vs 224 Valkyrie just to see which one's better

How about a 25.06 with the lightest possible bullet you can load it with?