ORIGINAL: timbercruiser
If you do your job with shot placement, the .243 will do its job. Most of the people I know that use the .243 use Hornady 100 grainBTSP bullets. Hit behind the shoulder the deer will be just as dead as a .270 hit. (I usea .270)
a .243 is what i use and have droped deer at 175 yards with Hornaday bullets
i love my .243 i like having a litte fun bringing them in a lil closer for a nice clean shot.