ORIGINAL: Vmax243
Just wondering what the max distance you would shoot a deer with a 243 is?
Well, as noted, it is capable of 300 and 400yd. on deer, but the terminal ballistics are getting pretty low that far out. As anyone can tell from other comments I've made elsewhere, I figure the 243Win. to be best used as a varmint rifle/cartridge. Yes, it
can do for deer, but IMHO it is MINIMAL. I'd limit the range to 200yds., 250max.
Use premium ammo/bullets (ex.: nosler partitions), and broadside heart/lung shots only.
If you want long range performance for deer, get a 270Win., 270WSM, or 7mmRem.Mag.