Prairie,

Topgun is one of the best youth mentors I know.

Although some don't care too much for Chuck Hawks on Huntingnet.com; I think you'll find this link insightful, in terms of your question.


http://www.chuckhawks.com/gun_game.htm

http://www.chuckhawks.com/cxp.htm


BTW - A11en, I think you'll find it supports your OP as well.

Thanks for the compliment! I think that first link will help explain things to Prairie.

243 is a great all round bullet but just as 3006 said even though it will kill an elk with a well placed shot you wouldn't want to make it you're go to round.