The 243 is the smallest round that I'd feel is ethical, but I'd only go that small if I had no other choice. A 140 gr 6.5mm bullet will do anything a 130-150 gr .270 will do. I have a 6.5 CM, but will be taking a 308 and 30-06 later this month. Both shoot the same bullets equally well. The 308 is lighter, the 30-06 150 fps faster. I'll flip a coin when I get there and decide which will be the primary rifle and which will be the backup.
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They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
