Stevens 334 Bolt Action Rifle .243 Winchester 20" Barrel 3 Round Capacity Scope Mount Synthetic Stock Matte Black Finish
Hit the field with Stevens 334 bolt action rifles. With a Walnut stock and a scope mount, this rifle is just about ready to go out of the box.
Brand: Stevens
Category: Rifles
Model: 334
Caliber: 243 Win
Barrel Length Range: 20" to 20.99"
Stock Finish Group: Black
Capacity: 3+1
Stock Material: Synthetic
Action: Bolt
Oal: 41"
Hand: Right
Sights: None, Scope Mount
Barrel Finish: Matte Black
Twist: 1:10"
Application: Field
Receiver Material: Carbon Steel
Safety: Lever
Barrel Length: 20"
Max Capacity: 3
Receiver Finish: Matte Black
Weight: 7.20 lbs
Stock Finish: Matte Black
Caliber Dictionary
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
