.243 100 grain vs 80 grain

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Hey guys, a .243 is more than adequate for deer sized game. I reload for my .243 and use Speer Hot Core 80 grain bullets and they work great on whitetail deer here in southeast Oklahoma. If you have good shot placement they'll take down any deer. However, if your going to shoot them in the rear, you'll need a cannon.
 
Well, I checked the zero and it was ever so slightly to the left. Other than that, we're back in business. I'm using the 100 grain for now (I have those, too), and we'll do the 80 grain when I'm sitting out there for coyotes or just plinking. I'm a decent shot (I know we've heard that a million times from everyone and their brother, but really I am) and I was planning to take neck shots if the deer was within 120 yards or so, since I'll probably have a good rest. So it probably wouldn't have mattered much anyway, but now I'll know for next time.
 
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