But that being said. If I could use a rifle in this state for deer, I would probably pick the 243. Just for the fact I could also use it on coyotes. I can't afford to have every gun I want right now. And my next yote gun will be a 243. I want something a little more than the 22-250 for the long shots. They sure do bounce around for quite a while when you hit them past 200 yards. Got any recommendations?