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JD0x0 · March 27, 2013, 11:35 PM

Im confused as to why there is no .243 NATO. It uses the same case as the 7.62 NATO but due to firing lighter rounds, has less recoil. It's also a very flat shooting round. Seems like it could be a very effective military round. Better BC and SD than .223 with more energy and penetration potential.

Theres been talk of the 6.8 SPC replacing 5.56 NATO, but I don't really see the point when a militarized .243 Win would perform better an be cheaper to manufacture.

March 27, 2013, 11:35 PM	#2
JD0x0 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1,037	Im confused as to why there is no .243 NATO. It uses the same case as the 7.62 NATO but due to firing lighter rounds, has less recoil. It's also a very flat shooting round. Seems like it could be a very effective military round. Better BC and SD than .223 with more energy and penetration potential. Theres been talk of the 6.8 SPC replacing 5.56 NATO, but I don't really see the point when a militarized .243 Win would perform better an be cheaper to manufacture.