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Ozzieman · August 31, 2009, 10:38 AM

Any of rounds that have been suggested will do well out beyond 300. My next question would be, do you reload?
If money is a major concern for ammo, I would go with the .223. For center fire you’re not going to get much cheaper.
If you do reload then I think since there really isn’t much difference between the recoil of a 308 vs a 30-06 I would go with the .243. I don’t own a 243 but do a 6mm Rem. The nice thing about the 243 is that its a very good round for deer and smaller game, there are a large number of bullets and manufactured ammo for the gun since it is a very popular varmint and deer round.
Couple of more questions,,, semi or bolt? Price Range?

August 31, 2009, 10:38 AM	#7
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Any of rounds that have been suggested will do well out beyond 300. My next question would be, do you reload? If money is a major concern for ammo, I would go with the .223. For center fire you’re not going to get much cheaper. If you do reload then I think since there really isn’t much difference between the recoil of a 308 vs a 30-06 I would go with the .243. I don’t own a 243 but do a 6mm Rem. The nice thing about the 243 is that its a very good round for deer and smaller game, there are a large number of bullets and manufactured ammo for the gun since it is a very popular varmint and deer round. Couple of more questions,,, semi or bolt? Price Range?