The .243 Winchester is the do it all varmint up to medium game (black bear, hogs and deer) caliber. I highly recommend it, although I mostly hunt with my .30-06 just because I love the rifle. I would not lose much in the way of ability or confidence if I had to step down to the 'mini magnum'. It shoots flat, and lightly recoils even in light 'mountain' guns with short barrels.
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