I have had three rotator cuff surgeries on each shoulder. I am scheduled to have another two: one on my left & one on my right. I haven't fired a big game rifle since my first right rotator cuff surgery, which is closing in on ten years ago. Apparently I have hereditary abnormalities.
I am going to hunt Utah this year. My smallest deer rifle is a .308 Win. Its recoil is noticeable. I am putting off sighting it in until the last minute.
I thought I was going to be able to buy a Featherweight .257 Roberts before this deer season. But like best laid plans... Apparently this model won't be available until November.
So should I hunt with my .308 Win or buy what's available such as a .243 and forgo my preferred .257 Roberts?
I hunt western big game exclusively. I know that hunters have harvested elk with .243 Win. What practical experience have posters had using .243 on game bigger than mule deer? I'd hate not cashing in my elk & bison bonus points.
Thx,
R
