Makes sense to me. I have 2 centerfires, a 45 70 Ruger #1 and a 223 Rem 700. But I don't have to take long shots where I go. I was thinking about the NEF when I bought the 223, but I figgered the kids would rather shoot a repeater and Remington sucked me again. The 22 centerfires are something that even my 3 daughters liked to shoot.

Given Colorado and antelopes, I would understand the 243.