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Old 05-02-2013, 01:37 PM
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nchawkeye
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Originally Posted by Catchin Zs
Why would I go from an .06 to a .243? It's a great caliber but I like the bigger rounds, knowing that I have more room for error just in case. I want this to be my deer and long range anything gun. I usually take does in the neck, even the head. Just want something with slightly more oomph so if the need arises I can reach way out and hit it.

Because a .243 will kill those NC deer as good or better than an '06...

Sell that '06 and get a .300 Mag, then use the .243 for NC deer hunting...
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