ORIGINAL: Herb
Ive not been here in a long time, but it never ceases to amaze me that the discussions about ethical calibers go on. IMHO aside from the laws in your state, there is no unethical caliber only unethical shots.(Within reason. Noone in their right mind would go elk hunting w/ a 22 hornet) I would not attempt a body shot at a deer w/ a 22 hornet from 100 yds out. That would be unethical. However I would not have a problem climbing into my tree stand and poking one in the ear with it from bow range. And as far as the 6mm/243 minimum, I would put my 22-250 against anyone w/ a 243 @ 200yds. Better yet my wife, and her 222. Mind you she knows it would be unethical to shoot a deer in the shoulder from 200 yds w/ that gun, but she would stick it in its eye and go tag it.
Sorry if this seems to be a flamer for my first post in over 3 months.
well ive been usin a 243 all my life an thats better than a 222 but ill give you the 22-250 great gun wouldnt mind havin one an for that my grandpa know lie at all shot a deer 500yds layin with the 243 an dropped the deer rite there o and this aint know little texas deer there upstart ny 200 lbs dressed like the one this year