E.Shell
Ultimate Member
What are you going to do with it?Which of the three available calibers (243 Win, 6.5 CM, or 308 Win) would you choose if you were to get a Ruger Precision Rifle?
If punching paper, the .243 has a lot going for it; low recoil, good exterior ballistics. A recurring problem with the 6mm in the long range matches is that they are very hard to spot and you may not get credit for every hit or data from the misses. Barrel life could be better.
If shooting long range steel matches, the 6.5 Creedmoor will be most competitive, and will generally shoot a little better than the .243 on paper matches like F-class. The heavier bullets (than the .243) provide enough impact at long range to mark hits and misses.
The benefits of a .308 are limited to better ammo availability and the ability to shoot those matches that are limited to .308 only, such as some ASC events and F/TR.
I would not buy a rifle like this for a hunting rifle myself, it is awkward to carry through the woods and there are MANY better platforms.
If you're shooting informally inside 500-600 yards, it will not matter which of these three calibers you choose and arguments like barrel life, recoil, ammo cost, etc. have more substance.