I have a 30-30 and 270 for deer. I was looking for another deer rifle and based on suggestions here I purchased a 243 a few months ago.

My first day hunting with it i shot a deer at 151 yards and dropped it right where it was standing. double lung passthrough. nickle size hole out the other side. Used 100g corelok. great accurate cartridge

My 13 year old 89lb daughter who is sensitive about recoil has no problem shooting this gun.