7mm-08 or 243
#11
If you are torn beyond decision.... there is always the .260 Rem.
I've got a couple 7-08s.... and my next rifle will prob be a .243 AI... unless I find an older used 6mm Rem that strikes my fancy.
You really can't lose here.
I've got a couple 7-08s.... and my next rifle will prob be a .243 AI... unless I find an older used 6mm Rem that strikes my fancy.
You really can't lose here.
#12
Having shot and owned both, I would get a 7-08 for your daughter. I got one for my grandson. I got a Savage 11FYCAK in 7-08 with a detachable magazine and adjustable muzzlebrake. With the muzzlebrake open, recoil is about like shooting a .223.
The difference in recoil between the .243 with 100 gr bullets and the 7-08 with 120 or 139 gr bullets is minimal. And although the .243 is a fine deer cartridge, the 7-08 will do anything the .243 can do and a bit more.
The difference in recoil between the .243 with 100 gr bullets and the 7-08 with 120 or 139 gr bullets is minimal. And although the .243 is a fine deer cartridge, the 7-08 will do anything the .243 can do and a bit more.
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,618
the only reason to have a 243 is that it can shoot a 55gr bullet other than that the 708 is the gun to have.
i did have a 243 ,shot several deer with it ,the only one it tipped over was the one shot in the head ,all the others i had to go looking for.
i did have a 243 ,shot several deer with it ,the only one it tipped over was the one shot in the head ,all the others i had to go looking for.
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WY
Posts: 2,056
First, I'll suggest that you're not going to go wrong with either.
But secondly, I'll ask what kind of game you expect her to chase? If it's strictly deer-sized game, I'd opt for the 7mm-08. If you're looking for something versatile (prairie dogs to deer), the .243 is king.
But secondly, I'll ask what kind of game you expect her to chase? If it's strictly deer-sized game, I'd opt for the 7mm-08. If you're looking for something versatile (prairie dogs to deer), the .243 is king.