Calibre guide
.243 Winchester is a 6 mm calibre. Read about use restrictions and check the exact load before choosing hunting equipment.
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No. .243 Winchester is a 6 mm calibre and does not meet the minimum moose calibre requirement. High velocity or a hunting-ammunition label does not change this. Other uses require a species- and load-specific assessment.
Editorial content reviewed 2026-10-04. Rules: directorate guidance with reference to Lovdata sections 15–16. Check the current wording before hunting.
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