Originally Posted by driftrider

Bull****!

That's a myth. I've had a 410 grain 50cal conical deflected by a branch that was maybe 3/8" in diameter enough to miss the deer on the other side. There is no such thing as a "brush busting" bullet. If the bullet hits an object on it's way to the target, it will be deflected unpredictably no matter what caliber you use.

This is one myth that just won't die because ignorant people won't stop perpetuating it.

Oh, and I'd get the .243 in case you ever need to reach out and touch one at 150+ yards. The .30-30 can be good to 200 to maybe 250 with the new Leverevolution ammo, but the .243 still has a major edge past 150 no matter what you shoot.

Mike