Originally Posted by
Colorado Luckydog
It doesn't get used a lot. It gets used a little. Like I said, I have never seen anyone using a .243 in 20 years of hunting elk. I('ve heard stories and I even know friends that their kids and wives use them. I have never seen one in all of the hunting camps I have visited or been a part of.
OK, then you are qualified to speak about your experiences, but not mine.
You are shooting the messenger here. I have seen people use 243s on elk. I have never and would never use such a light caliber for this purpose myself. I don't even use it for deer.