I picked up a .260 for my boys and they and I really like it. I use a .270 and it does very well too. Some say that .243 is a bit small and shot placement becomes more critical, but lot's of guys are using them too. I use 130Gr. ballistic tips on the .270 and 120gr. ballistic tips in the .260. Nobodys been running far when they get hit with these.