.243 taking down big deer?
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RE: .243 taking down big deer?
I have no problem with either a .243 or 6mm for deer, even larger deer. However, my preference would be for a .25 caliber, like a .257 Roberts ora .25-06. Both are capable of shooting 120 grain bullets accurately, yet recoil is still mild. These calibers (both .243 and .25) are capable of taking a deer at nearly any range you are comfortable shooting.
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RE: .243 taking down big deer?
Depends on how dead you want him. Seriously a .243 will take any deer you want to shoot as long as you do your job with shot placement. A friend of mine says they use to shoot elk in Idaho with a .243.