Every time it goes "bang" there's work and butchering to do.
True
Originally Posted by LBP
A lotta guys on this thread have problems killing deer with the .243. I think they’re unknowingly commenting on their marksmanship. I’ve never had a problem with the .243 and I’ve killed shietloads of deer and antelope with it. In fact I rarely use one for deer nowadays as it’s overkill.
......and true. Guys need to get out in the field and practice more I guess.
I'll put my marksmanship skills up against anybody here and I still prefer a bigger hole in my muzzle for hunting in cover. My niece killed a nice 162 lb dressed 8 point on opening day this season with her .243. It killed it alright, one shot. Her and her dad did have a time finding it though as it went a good 100 yards in thick cover and didn't bleed. It was lung shot with no exit. I don't know what bullet was used but her dad is an experienced hunter and rifleman and wouldn't have her using varmint bullets.
