243 vs 25 wssm which one to get???

timberboss

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Looking at getting a new Dtech upper talked to Mike the other day and sent him my deposit so hopefully by this time next yr I will have a new addition to the family. My delima is I will use this gun for some predator hunting here in SE KS. with the occasional use on a whitetail or a Texas hog at my buddies. I will reload When talking to Mike he was telling me about his 6 X 6.8 DTI and maybe this is what I will go with but would like your opinion on which caliber ??? Kinda like the different selection for the 6mm bullets but the 25 cal has alot of possibilities. Thanks for the input.
 
Can't say about the 25 cal. Nor deer hunting.

But I've owned/used an Olympic 24" 243WSSM for 6yrs? now. I spot/stalk coyotes & most often shoot prone. I don't do much calling. This rifle is a very good long range coyote gun.

I shoot 95gr factory Win Silver Ballistic Tip. An excellent wind bucking round way out there. Not much wind drift even in stout angling/crosswinds.

Every coyote I've hit in the body, has hit the deck. Of course most regained their footing again. Et I killed them on the move.

If I were wanting either caliber for [only calling]. I would opt for a shorter barrel, for swinging on runners.
As my 24" is a tad barrel tip heavy. Regardless, a great prone shooter & a very stable platform.

Another option, I would definately want. Is an upper with a "forward assist". As in case, your bolt does not completely shut[can happen when dirty]. You can use the forward assist in closing the bolt to battery.
 
They told me when I was trying to decide that you might have to load the heavy .25 caliber bullets a touch deeper so they fed right. And the .243 bullets you wouldn't have the problem. I went with the .243 and am shooting .75 grain hollow points and feeds great. Absolutely love the rifle from Mike at Dtech.
 
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I got Mike's 25 WSSM. It is a very accurate rifle. I went threw the same delima. I wanted more of a deer rifle with the heavier bullets so that is why I went with the 25. I recently ordered the 30 WSSM from Mike. If things work out, I am thinking of sending the 25wssm back to mike to rebarrel to 243 WSSM. There are so many great 6mm bullets offered. Make sure you get the Intergral compensator!!!
 


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