Well the 243 is a 308 case necked down to 24 caliber so the recoil will be the same. With the 243 you get higher velocity and with the 308 you get better energy down range. Both are excellent deer rifles and have put alot of deer on the ground over the years I would suggest flipping a coin<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

It's the operator that messes up....not the equipment.Have confidence in yourself and shoot straight.