Looking to get the wife her first rifle as she wanting to get involved in hunting. Wondering what would be recommended as a good caliber for deer and antelope? First thoughts are .243, 25-06, 7mm-08. Also thought the .270 & .308 though I think those would be a bit much for her to shoot enough to be comfortable and accurate with the rifle. Whats your thoughts? Any one "better" than the others? Trying to stick with more common calibers due to ammunition cost and availability as I do not reload.
Thanks
jcrain1970,
Go with the 243 Winchester.
It's a great round to start with for a beginner.
There are plenty of other good cartridges out there too, but for factory ammo selection you'd be hard pressed to find a better one with that light of a recoil, and with a little practice for good shot placement it will handle deer & speed goats way out of proportion to its size.
Good Luck,
Ted
