I personally feel that what the .243 lacks in bullet weight compared to the 30-30 it makes up in velocity. And with the right bullet velocity can be very effective. Big heavy bullets don't impress me much. I hunt with muzzle loaders and shotguns mostly because centerfires are not legal in my area. A .243 with a light fast bullet is much more effective on game than a brenneke full bore 600 grn slug is.

I'm curious as to what some think a 30-30 will accomplish at close distances that a .243 won't that would pick it instead? If it's more effective up close it should be more effective farther out as well, you would just have to aim a bit higher is all.

Paul