Originally Posted by
homers brother
Always just a matter of time before someone will chime in that the .243 is for people who "can't handle" or "can't tolerate" recoil.
The 243 is great for women, kids or anyone who is okay with keeping their shots at very close distances. IT IS NOT THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE AVERAGE JOE GOING ON HIS ONE WEEK ELK HUNT!
You would argue with your own Mom and then make up a bull sh*# story to prove her wrong!