357smallbore
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For serious hunting I'm a two rifle guy. My Savage 110 in 30-06 for elk, moose, caribou and that possible bison or brown bear hunt. The rest of the critters being varmint to mule deer I use my Stevens 243. Load it with 80 gr for the varmint and 100 gr for hog, deer, antelope and sheep. Never had an issue hunting game like this with my 243. Most shots are 250 and in. I have on rare occasion shot the 375 yard mark on coyotes and badger. But 95% of the game I bag is around 200 yards. Most are 1 shot and don't go to far. A couple of large mulies took a follow up to anchor.
Does anyone still own and shoot the fine 243? See lots of folks talk up the creedmoor, 300 blackout or the 25-06. I find the mild recoil and quality bullets get the job done.
Does anyone still own and shoot the fine 243? See lots of folks talk up the creedmoor, 300 blackout or the 25-06. I find the mild recoil and quality bullets get the job done.