with the cost of ammo

[BlackGT]

I don't know about easy, but a 243 barrel will burn out faster than a 308 without a doubt. It's about projectile velocity. It's a give and take kind of thing though. For the flatter trajectory (faster) you will go through barrels faster than the bigger slower cartridges, but they are easier to shoot at distance due to the speed, flat trajectory and higher BC. And the larger slower calibers are just the opposite. Not saying that the .308 isn't doable, hell, the military has been using it for a long time. You just have to make a decision on what is more important.

And as far a burning them up, you will likely get around 2,000 rounds through a good 243 barrel.

Large case and small neck and projectile. Forcing a lot of really hot gas out through a tiny hole increases the velocity of the gas and projectile but leads to premature throat erosion in the barrel.

[LANTIRN]

If cost is an issue I would recommend selling some of your reefer to finance the setup. Just a thought.

[onemeangixxer7502]

ive not really shot out past 250+ but is it that much fun to shoot. I honestly have fun plinking from 50 and less or a run and gun. I dont have much as far as distance stuff either though

[Danny46]

Whats everyones thoughts on a 30.06? .308 better?