22-250 and 243 for "small" plains game

[375Fox]

I wouldn’t be afraid to take a Hyena with a .243. Practice, practice, practice. Off sticks too!

They aren’t an animal that provide perfect shots or in perfect light. I’ve shot 3. One was running down the track of the road at last light. One was shot in last few seconds of visible light through scope at bait. One was a nice broadside shot in daylight at water. Even at a bait you don’t have unlimited time to wait for shots.

 

[CBH Australia]

I wouldn’t be afraid to take a Hyena with a ..243

Bob would,

 

[WyoBull]

243 Win hand loaded with Barnes 80 gr TTSX at 3375 fps and you have a great load for any of the medium sized and smaller PG animals.

Leave the 22-250 at home.

 

[Flbt]

Hello everyone hope everyone is doing well I was just thinking about a scenario whereas I was talking to my wife about joining me on a plains game hunt...she is a beginner hunter and I bought her a rifle chambered in 243 Winchester but myself also own a rifle chambered in 22-250 I know the calibers may be marginal for anything maybe bigger than impala and she said she would be more than happy to take any of the canines (jackal or spotted hyena) because she just wants the experience of african hunting, she's a little twitchy when it comes to anything bigger than a 270 Winchester....what are you guys opinion on 22-250 or 243 for animals up to springbok or hyena max, or do we approach it like coyote hunting here in America

I have no idea on African game. Deer and hogs a 6mm Remington works on them even big hogs a honest 350+ the scal stopped at 350. The 6mm is just a little faster than the 243. If she can’t use something bigger if you want more power the 240 weatherbey.
I have had very good luck with the 6mm.
My wife uses a 6mm to and she has shot my 6.5x55 with no problem.

 

[dchum]

My 308 win with a silencer kicks less than my Sako 243 that is un Supressed

Most outfitters have a Supressed .308 or something in that class