ORIGINAL: TFOX
I wouldn't even consider a .243.
Why not?
I got my 12 year old son a .243 for his 12th birthday, and he's taken 3 deer with 3 shots. I likedshooting his so much that I boughtone for myself, and I'm 4 for4.The two that I shot this year both dropped in their tracks, and the distance any has gone after a shot is no different than when I was using my .30-06. There is NOTHING wrong with the .243 as a deer rifle.
My 8 year old son shoots a Rossi youth .308. He shoots 150 graincore locks and the gun kicks less than the .243. synthetic Remington youth that is in my safe.
You can't be serious. Unless that Rossi weighs about 12 lbs., I think your statement defies the laws of physics.