Hi DarbyDabadoo,

Both the .243 and 7mm-08 are good medium game cartridges. The .243 does great double duty on large varmints and deer size game. The 7mm-08 is a standout performer on deer size game and really good on even larger medium game. I've owned several in the past and wouldn't hesitate to recommend either.

They are both so great that I couldn't make up my mind and finally split the difference. Now I own a .260 Remington which perfectly splits the performance of the above two for me, complimently perfectly my .30-06!

Good luck on your choice.

Dave