243 vs 308 for deer, coyotes, & black bear
01-15-2021 | 05:39 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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Ok. Let's here everyone's thoughts on these 2 calibers. For arguments sake let's have the rifles loaded with these 2 rounds:
243: 100 grain soft point (winchester super x)
308: 150 grain soft point (winchester super x)
Which do you think would win? 243 with well placed shot or 308 with harder hitting ammo?
243: 100 grain soft point (winchester super x)
308: 150 grain soft point (winchester super x)
Which do you think would win? 243 with well placed shot or 308 with harder hitting ammo?
01-16-2021 | 09:48 AM
#12
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I use a 270 for deer and black bear since the hunting seasons overlap. Coyote is on the menu if I see one because I'm hunting on a cattle ranch. I think a 243 is perfect for deer and coyote (if you're not saving the fur). I would prefer a .308 over a .243 for black bear though. Not saying you can't kill a bear with a 243 but I like a little extra margin when I'm hunting a bear.
