ORIGINAL: SHoNUFF
And the .222 just dont get used either. Hard to find ammo for it round here less they special order it.
I usually grab my 30-30 incase i choose to stalk. or my 300wsm for the stand.
Good combo really.
I just always liked the one gun used, one gun backup theory.
biscuit jake said "I am sorry to see it decline in popularity." when speaking of the 222,I agree.
If you ever get into handloading dont look over that rifle.
Pighunter56
A good shooter can kill a deer farther than 300 yards with the 243 Winchester.