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- Thread starter JohnMarston
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.243
Understand first it is a necked-down .308.
With the range of bullet weights from 80 to 100 grains of assorted types, it is absolutely a varmint to deer caliber. I can think of none that is more so, more versatile, as you set up the parameters. None. It is a fast, comfortable, inherently accurate pleasure to shoot.
The cartridge is one of the most popular making various loadings available everywhere and relatively inexpensive. The popularity also means great choices of guns (Savage's do have a great rep for the money -- I like the Ruger 77 HB) and it will retain value.
I think you've found your caliber and gun Sir.
Let us know where this goes!!!
Understand first it is a necked-down .308.
With the range of bullet weights from 80 to 100 grains of assorted types, it is absolutely a varmint to deer caliber. I can think of none that is more so, more versatile, as you set up the parameters. None. It is a fast, comfortable, inherently accurate pleasure to shoot.
The cartridge is one of the most popular making various loadings available everywhere and relatively inexpensive. The popularity also means great choices of guns (Savage's do have a great rep for the money -- I like the Ruger 77 HB) and it will retain value.
I think you've found your caliber and gun Sir.
Let us know where this goes!!!
After much squabble and thought with some searching I ordered a savage axis in .243. Just could not beat the value and the various chamberings. You guys were right, that 243 is so versatile as well as powerful and does it all. Thanks for all the great input.
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