Another option (and excuse to buy a new rifle) is the 25-06. A good bit more oomph than a .243 and not that much more recoil in a hunting weight rifle.
You could still tape over the end of the barrel and carry 35 Whelen on your belt. I'm going to try that this fall. Great idea by whom ever it was suggested it.
RJ
When you go afield take the kids. . . . . . . . and please, wear your seatbelts.
Alder, Montana Native. . Transplanted to Craig, Colorado.
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