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The Barron · March 19, 2002, 12:20 PM

Just got a Steyr SBS in .243
I love it. I shoot dime size groups at 100yrds

My question is how far I can expect to shoot with repeatability. I know that most hunters will not attempt to take game past 300 yrds. I will be punching paper, so really don't need to worry about kill zones.

I have also read that some shooters, who know what they are doing, can hit out to about 800yrds on a regular basis with a .243. Is this true? I would like to enhance my long range ability, and would like to know at what distance I should strive for. What type of ammo should I use, 55grain? 100grain? BT?

I am a new shooter, so any comments are very welcome.

~~Oh yeah, this is also my first post!! Great site you got here, the best I have seen.~~

March 19, 2002, 12:20 PM	#1
The Barron Member Join Date: March 18, 2002 Posts: 32	How "long range" can I expect to shoot a .243? Just got a Steyr SBS in .243 I love it. I shoot dime size groups at 100yrds My question is how far I can expect to shoot with repeatability. I know that most hunters will not attempt to take game past 300 yrds. I will be punching paper, so really don't need to worry about kill zones. I have also read that some shooters, who know what they are doing, can hit out to about 800yrds on a regular basis with a .243. Is this true? I would like to enhance my long range ability, and would like to know at what distance I should strive for. What type of ammo should I use, 55grain? 100grain? BT? I am a new shooter, so any comments are very welcome. ~~Oh yeah, this is also my first post!! Great site you got here, the best I have seen.~~ __________________ The Barron Steyr SBS