I recently aquired a beautiful Remington Model 788 chambered in .243 WIN.with aWeaver scope. This gun has only been shot a few times. I have never deer hunted in my life and at age 36, have decided to give it a try. Is this rifle adequate? Also, would this gun bode well on a pig hunt?

Thanks, Mike!

I would say that many deer have been taken with a .243....a good well placed shot will get the job done. Do alot of shooting and get familiar with your gun. Practice is the most important thing.

I have a 788 in .308 WIN, and it is a great rifle...very accurate. The .243 is just fine for deer.

I would hang on to any Rem. 788 regardless of caliber.

243 is sufficient for deer. My stepfather killed quite a few with his when I was growing up.

It's really not a very good deer rifle or cartridge. Would you be interested in selling it?

You're right, what will ya give me for it?

Good gun good caliber. Just do yourself a favor and DO NOT loose the clip they are a motha' to find.

Great gun! I have the model 788 in a 6mm. I love it! While deer hunting in Washington State I shot a 6' Black bear with it. Dropped him in his tracks! My advice to you is try to buy a couple extra magazines for your gun. I lost one, and to replace them they are spendy!