For deer, antelope, javelina and varmints, a 243 is an awesome cartridge. The 25-06 gives you a bit more, the 270 a bit more and is an honest elk rifle as well. All three can shoot varmints (270 with Sierra 90g HPBTs at 3400 fps). All three great calibers.

Regards,

Chuck

"There's a saying in prize fighting, everyone's got a plan until they get hit"

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