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billnourse · October 4, 2010, 02:45 PM

I would consider the 7mm08. It comes from Remington in a youth size, and there are reduced loads for it that would have no more of an intimidation factor than the .243. This would leave open the option of hunting heavier game at a future time. The .243 is a varmint or light (White Tail/ Antelope) game rifle, and shouldn't be pressed into heavier service.

I would also choose a 25/06 over the .243. Don't get me wrong, I really like the .243, and it will be my next centerfire purchase, I just feel it is pretty limited.

Bill

October 4, 2010, 02:45 PM	#8
billnourse Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NM Posts: 366	I would consider the 7mm08. It comes from Remington in a youth size, and there are reduced loads for it that would have no more of an intimidation factor than the .243. This would leave open the option of hunting heavier game at a future time. The .243 is a varmint or light (White Tail/ Antelope) game rifle, and shouldn't be pressed into heavier service. I would also choose a 25/06 over the .243. Don't get me wrong, I really like the .243, and it will be my next centerfire purchase, I just feel it is pretty limited. Bill __________________ Cooper 52 25/06, Cooper 52 30/06, Cooper 52 338/06Cooper 57 .17HMR, Remington VS .22/250 all left handed. Rock River Predator Persuit AR-15, 1952 Marlin 336 in 30/30. 2 Kimber 1911, Colt 1911, S&W .357 Mag, Kahr .40 and .380