A good modern 257 w/24in barrel and 120gr Partition is right on the heels of a good 270W. powdr
Powdr, that is a valid point but also goes to show that you might as well just get a 270 and be done with it...grin
Dirtfarmer, not too shabby!
I would prefer your TTSX Roberts combo for jump shooting deer.
For sub 450 yard 'calm' shooting I think the 243 is still a decent choice. Perfect truck gun.
Re-bedded my 243 Montana on Sunday, re-zero'd it early this morning before the wind came up.
Last 3 shots(420 yards, dirt/bipod/rear bag), not bad for a little POS lightweight factory rifle...grin
2.5-8x36 VX3 w/B&C that is left on 8x 99% of the time.