Hi Guys, The Famous Grouse here, first time posting, but a long-time reader of these fine forui.

To my question. I'm looking for a bolt-action rifle that will do double duty. I'd like a caliber that I can shoot for varmints like coyote and the occasional trip shoot prairie dogs, but I still want it to be legal for deer. Which in this state means bigger than .23 caliber.

I already have a .30-06 and I also have a T/C Contender that I use for deer and then I use the .223 barrel for pasture poodles and coyote. But I want a rifle that's good for long-range varmint whacking, but also something I can use for the occasion when I need to take a long poke at a whitetail in a hay field.

I was eying up the .243 and .243 WSSM. Basically, they look very similar, so .. .

- What are the advantages of the .243 WSSM. From what I saw today, ammo price ain't one of them. $30 a box!!!

- What's the recoil like? Can I pound dogs all day like I can with a .223 or .22-250, or does the .243 give you more of a thumping?

- Accuracy? I know this varies, but generally what can I expect or what do you achieve with your .243?

Any other thoughts? Thanks

Grouse


Grouse