Savage Arms 19173 334 Full Size 243 Win, 3+1 Button Rifled Barrel, Carbon Steel Receiver W/Picatinny Rail, Fixed Stock The Model 334 Bolt Action Rifle features a Crisp Trigger And a 60 Degree Bolt Lift To Allow faster Loading On Follow-Up Shots. The Barrel Is Free-floating And Button Rifled For Consistent Accuracy. Action: Bolt Caliber: 243 Win Capacity: 3+1 Safety: 3 Position Stock Description: Fixed Twist: 1:10" Barrel Description: Button Rifled Muzzle: Target Crown Receiver Material: Carbon Steel Sights: None
Manufacturer: Savage Mfg Number: 19173 Model: 334
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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
