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7.62X39 VS. 243 WIN. FOR DEER

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Old 06-17-2006 | 02:06 PM
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Rat rifles kill deer very well.....and that's experience talking.....add another vote for the .243
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Old 06-17-2006 | 02:20 PM
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Default RE: 7.62X39 VS. 243 WIN. FOR DEER

I know it's not one of the options listed, but like several others have suggested, I would recommend going with something just a little bigger that can still be downloaded (spelled smaller weight bullet) so that recoil is not an issue.

Go with a 7mm-08 and load it with 120 Grn Nosler Ballistic Tips. You can get the 7mm-08 in a light short action rifle and the 120 BT's will provide a very light recoiling round that is more than adequate for deer.

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Old 06-18-2006 | 11:52 AM
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The .243 is FAR better than the 7.62 shorty in every measurement of performance.
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Old 06-18-2006 | 12:33 PM
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Back to your question. over your 2 choices, the .243!
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