243 or 308?
 

would u rather hunt with a 243 or a 308

RE: 243 or 308?
 

243 is a great round, but for deer I like a bullet with a little more front and weight to it. 30. caliber is nice and so versatile.

RE: 243 or 308?
 

They are both great calibers, especially for someone who doesn't want much recoil. If you're going to use it for deer only, then I would go with the .308 as well, for the bullet weight advantage. But if you're using the gun for other types of hunting, possibly predator hunting, then the .243 would be a better choice. Either would work for deer though.

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243 is a great caliber for deer and smaller. 308 is good for deer and bigger!
So, whatever ever to chooseto hunt!?! Both are good calibers!

RE: 243 or 308?
 

thanks for the advice

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308 more kick 243 is a nice little fella gun but i shoot 308

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For the type of hunting I would do with it I would go with the .243, and probably plan on getting one eventually. I live in lower MI and I can't hunt with a rifle. Shotgun or muzzle loader only for gun season.

I primarily would be varmint hunting or there is the off chance I could go up north and deer hunt with it. I have no desire to hunt elk or anything big so it is all I would need.

Otherwise I honestly think I would get a 270 or a 30-06.

Paul

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Ditto!!!;)

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One little thing, it's easier to find ammo for the .308.

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Really? I've NEVER been to ANY store that sells ammo that didn't have .243. Might be true outside the U.S., but here in the states, doubt it....

As to the original question, depends on what I'd be hunting. Whitetails and smaller, .243. Whitetails and larger, .308.

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Ill hunt with whichever ones tickles my fancy when I open the cabinet. I like them both.

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my wife and I both shoot 243.great gun for deer and hogs.I'm sure BIGGER game like elk; then I would go bigger.

never had a problem with taking any deer with my 243. also have never had a problem getting ammo.there are several makers with 3 or 4 different types.

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I will add that I know a lot of people that used a 308, 270 or 30-06 then got a .243 for the wife or kid and ended up liking it better than what there were using.

Paul

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hey you stole my avatar lol!

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i shoot .243 hardly any recoil and just great gun.

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Guilty as charged... I used to hunt with a .30-06, until I got my son a .243 for his 12th birthday. I liked it so much, I got one for myself, too. The .243 kills 'em just as dead, just as quickly as my '06 did, and the light recoil means I never lose sight of the deer at the shot. Bucks where I hunt rarely hit 200 lbs., so YMMV...

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varment up to deer,no doubt the 243 but deer and up deff the 308.i'v always'd used my ruger 270 or my browning 7mm mag.i'v shot just about every rifle and these two are the best in my opinion.if your leaning towards the 243 you might want to check out the 22-250.my buddy has a browning 22-250 and it is very accurate.

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i stole ur avatar to sorry couldnt find one and stumbled upon this one and liked it.

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The .308 is my all time favorite! But I have the itch for a .243, it will be my next gun purchase! Most Whitetail hunting is done within 300 yards, usually much less and the Whittail is not a tough animal to kill with decent shot placement! So, I'd saythe deer probably would not know the difference, even though there is quite a bit of difference between the .308 and the .243.
To me, the .243 is a "great" minimum for deer! Meaning that within normal hunting ranges, with good hunting bullets, it will get the job done with EASE!

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In my personal opinion i would go with the 308. of course thats what marine scout snipers are issued and train with. flat trajectory. and if you might be stepping up later on down the road why not go ahead and get it now. if your worried about recoil (which i wouldn't be) slap a sims recoil pad on it.

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I have a .243 WSSM and I really like it. The only thing I don't like is the price and availability of shells.

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.308 for sure, much more versatile. it is every thing a .243 is with better shell selection, the abilaty to take larger game ,