Author Topic: 243? 250savage IMP? (Read 859 times)

Moe · « **on:** October 31, 2004, 09:19:47 AM »

I was hoping to get a Encore carbine in 250 IMP, but I have found a 243 22 inch at a reasonable price and am contemplating getting that. It will be used for critters 75 lbs and down. I want light recoil, etc. etc. A lot more 6mm bullets available too. This is an old question. Hoping for some new answers.

Steelhead · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2004, 02:57:10 PM »

Well the 243 will certainly do what you want. Many many bullets 55-105gr (probably forgot a few). Not to mention easy to get ammo if you don't reload and perhaps easier to find brass.

That said I would certainly opt for the 250 Ackley, about the best AI cartridge out there and just WAY COOL. You can go from 60-120gr (again probably forgot a few) but there is an amble supply of 25 cal bullets. And if you every wanted to branch out to some BIGGER critters I would fell much better doing so with a 120 grain Partition.

Can't you hear it, "Watcha got there? A 243? Nope it's a 250 Ackley."

Steelhead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2004, 02:58:53 PM »

Oh yea, I almost forgot. Money should never factor into decisions like this. :-)

Catfish · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2004, 05:50:03 PM »

Both are good rounds and would server you well for 75 lbs. and down game. If you found a bargin jump on it, you can always get the .250 later if you think you need it.

Mirage · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2004, 02:35:22 PM »

Get the .250 AI. Take the plunge now, you will not regret it. It takes a certain person to want to join the AI club, go for it.

Just confirmed today Bullberry has shipped my 23 3/4" SS .250 AI bbl., also ordered BB 6 hole base and Warne QR rings.

Mirage