Originally Posted by
DeppedyDogg
........However I can appreciate not taking a shot you're not comfortable with. Something tells me there's another factor involved here.
This IS respect for you not taking a shot you think marginal.
However, I also think you should spend time on the range with your chosen firearm... the .243 you are using.
That round is a capable cartridge for a frontal shot at 180 yards but you must be ready.
Being ready is key. I think you are not ready because at that range (180 yards), you are untested.
This is only supposition on my part. Your Mileage May Vary.