308.
You talk animal killing, and not long range. With that in mind.
The 6.5's aren't getting you too far from the 243.
The 300 Savage is not obsolete, but... and don't give you the potential
Of your platform. 308 can easily become 300 level.
338/358? Load a 200 in a 308 and show me the superiority of these two.
Unless, you want to shoot big stuff up close. And truly, the advantage doesn't
overcome the choices in bullets.
Sometimes, middle of the road, boring old standards are standards for a reason.
Skipped the 7-08. It's harder to make a case against.
Weight range is speedster to slammer. You have multiple performance
choices in each weight range from most suppliers. RN to VLD in shape.
I have a 243 M7 I have considered rebarreling for quite awhile.
7mm is what I think I want. To play with something new, enough 308's setting around.
Now, if you like something different, or
Always wanted a 358....
Go for it!
