Originally Posted by VaHillbilly
243 Win would be My choice of cartridge for a walk around/truck gun................Hb


BRAD are you ready for a shock ??

Instead of a 243 for the OP's purpose.....

I suggest a 308 W !!!!!

***In the same rifle a 308 will be 'lighter' than a 243--- the HOLE is larger in dia. from the case mouth ALLL the way thru the bore !!!

Larger hole = Less metal = Less weight.

This is one of a FEW times I'd suggest a 308.


Jerry


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