ORIGINAL: Anthony T.
The 243 puts larger calibers to shame. Been doing it with mine for 25+ years
That statement is simply uncalled for. Why turn this into a caliber battle? We all know a 243 will kill a deer as will about any other rifle. The main thing for a kid is to use a gun that wont get him to flinching. Something like a 243 or 25-06 will accomplish this. But that doesnt mean its inferior to any caliber. Cmon guy, if youre gonna make a statement like that, you're gonna need to prove it to me. That little hole in that 100lb deer isnt doing it for me. Any rifle can make an exit like that, it called, bashing the shoulder bone on exit and fragmenting.
comon guy, dont you know a .243 cant make it through bone, Buwahahahah. The proof is in da pudd'n.