But the 243 has access to so much higher BC bullets, which everyone knows are a requirement to kill game in this day and age wink.

As for the 250, I like it quite a bit, though mine is in Ackley Improved form.

Once upon a time, I engaged in a bit of an informal shooting match with my 250. I was fireforming rounds in the AI chamber, using 87 grain HP TNTs chugging along at 2800 fps or so. Long story short, a fellow with a new custom 7mm Mag long range special weighing about 13 lbs. was humbled when I hit targets as far away as he could (800 yards or so).