2021 SHOT Show Special – Receiver and barrel have Tungsten Cerakote finish. Bell and Carlson synthetic stock with sculpted cheekpiece; Charcoal gray textured finish.
Top looks and even better performance. The look of the Tungsten Cerekote finish is extraordinary. And it is tough too. But that is just the start. This Model 70 has the addition of a Bell and Carlson synthetic stock with sculpted cheekpiece and an equally beautiful Charcoal gray textured finish. It is Model 70 for extreme conditions and for serious, tough hunts, where you need a rifle that can take the elements and maintain top performance. This rifle could be difficult to find, so talk to your dealer about ordering soon.
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1955, the 243 Winchester is based on the 308 Winchester case necked down. It was the first commercial cartridge added to the "308 family," with a 2.045-inch case designed to fit into Winchester's Model 88 lever action and short bolt actions. Winchester saw it as a combination "varmint and big-game" round, with an 80-grain varmint bullet at 3550 feet per second and a 100-grain deer bullet at 2960. Apparently the public saw it the same way; the 243 Winchester is the world's most popular 6mm cartridge, with current loadings running from a 55-grain varmint load at nearly 4000 fps to 108 grains. 6mm bullets hold up better in wind than smaller calibers, so the 243 remains a favorite for long-range varminting. With heavier bullets it is very effective on deer-sized game. Its attributes are accuracy, light recoil, and deadly effect; it is a standard choice for beginning hunters. Because of its popularity factory loads are legion, and most rifle manufacturers offer it. — Craig Boddington
