I own a 308, and a few 243s. 243 is definately my choice when I want a nice, light, walking deer gun. I do ALOT of varmint blasting, and 90% of the time my 243 is in my hands. I found 95gr Combined Technology BTs are my cup of tea, and I know it will anchor a 250lb buck in its tracks at a lasered 472 yards.