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Funny how the .243 got badmouthed 30 yrs ago. First time I heard of a guy useing it on deer I thought the old man was nuts. Went on to say he has about 20 bucks in northern Wis and none went anywhere. Used a Hornady 87 gr bullet . Even got a 300 lb bear with it. Might be in the bullets these days but it was a 30-06 for deer cause a 30-30 was just on the small side. My only experience with a .243 was 5 yrs ago when my son, Chas used one on a youth hunt . I was nervous it wasn't enough gun but it was all he could handle. A big doe broadside at 60 yds . He shoots it farther forward than the front shoulder and it went 50 ft. I was very imporessed. We used a Speer 100 gr boattail.