I have held onto a spare scope for several years and finally decided its time to get a second rifle. My current gun is a .308 browning stainless stalker with a2.5x10x42 scope. The extra scope is about 5-7 yrs old and is a Burris Signature Series. At the time, the scope was $400 or a little less, so it is a quality piece, i believe.

Anyway, I hunt deer in Florida. Don't really travel, though i may at some point. Perhaps Elk or larger deer in states that grow hefty bucks (unlike Fl). I have a 6 yr old daughter who is beginning to show an interest in hunting, so i thought a .243 would be a good second gun b/c she could use it when the age/time is right. I believe this is the most popular deer catridge for smaller kids...Also, i figure if i travel, the 308 is large enough to handle most animals, so it seems less logical to get a larger gun as a second.

However, with that said, I am here b/c i am not sure and would apprec your input. Pls advise.
thx