Alright Devil Dog you alreadyhave a good idea from the rifle range the ballistics from the .223, not a bad little round. Now take the .243 with a 100 gr. round ( less pelt damage ) more energy on target, less wind drift, better ballistics all around and a nice deer round too.
Good Luck !!!!


15 yr PMI
13 yr Marine rifle\pistol team
6 yr Marine sniper
Sgt USMC