Author Topic: Ruger Compact 243 (Read 494 times)

Model 94 · « **on:** February 01, 2004, 02:44:19 PM »

Does anyone know of any chronograph results on 243 in the Ruger Compact using a 100 grain bullet? Thanks

257Robt · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2004, 04:09:54 PM »

I can't say about chonograph results, but I can tell you, I had one for a while. The rifle shot very well, using PMC ammo. Recoil was hardly noticable. It was a very nice rifle. The only reason I sold it was because it actually was to small for me and didn't feel right carrying it. The friend I sold it shot a nice buck last year. The shorter barrel didn't bother that deer any

Model 94 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2004, 05:10:21 AM »

Thanks for the info. Mine is very accurate also. Did your friend indicate the range of the shot?
The 257 Roberts,probably the best cartridge ever made.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2004, 11:08:21 AM »

Quote from: Model 94

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The 257 Roberts,probably the best cartridge ever made.

As the proud new owner of a 20-year-old-and-barely-used Ruger in .257 Roberts, I hope you're right!

Have dies and 75g V-MAx bullets on the way, and my first loads will be for varmints.

Saw the Barnes load data today and have to say I was impressed with the velocities they were getting for their 115g bullets -- I think 2975fps was the top.

Model 94 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2004, 12:17:07 PM »

The Hornady 117 BT is a good bullet.I and several friends use this inthe Roberts and it has dropped them in their tracks. The Speer # 10 has good data for IMR 4831.