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Old 01-15-2006, 06:15 PM
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Sig is a quote from a movie.

Predator.
Oh and ya the .243 is an outstanding gun for deer.
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Old 01-15-2006, 08:04 PM
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I like it for large varmits like yotes and bob cats. I don't use them for deer.
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Old 01-15-2006, 10:39 PM
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Its my weapon of choice for squirrels!
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Old 01-16-2006, 04:56 AM
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This is michigan whitetail #17 with this 243. 100gr siera gameking SBT have worked wonders for me.

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Old 01-16-2006, 10:02 AM
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what modelgun is that?
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Old 01-16-2006, 11:55 AM
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what model gun is that?





Looks like a Browning with a BOSS.


I have shot several deer with a .243. It works great. Very accurate cartridge and these days there are some fantastic bullets available.
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Old 01-16-2006, 12:18 PM
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The ol 243 is a great deer gun and also makes a great coyote gun. I got tired of toting my 7mm around so I started shooting my 243 last year on deer and it kills them just as dead as my 7mm did, with alot less weight to pack around.
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Old 01-16-2006, 12:28 PM
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I got a big doe with my NEF 243 this year and it is good medicine for them. I have heard a few folk saying they wont do the trick, those folk cant hit the broad side of a barn! EJ
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Old 01-16-2006, 02:31 PM
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IT WORKS AS WELL AS THE 223.
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Old 01-16-2006, 02:42 PM
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IT WORKS AS WELL AS THE 223.

James, hush your mouth!You use the 6.5mmSwede andit has the same case and is only 1/2 of a mm bigger than the .243!
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