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nickE10mm · April 5, 2006, 10:15 AM

.243 is what I would get your boy. Light recoil and plenty of power for deer. He's gonna have to make a "good" shot no matter what cartridge he uses. Might as well get him one that will allow him to do so (low recoil = less flinch).

April 5, 2006, 10:15 AM	#40
nickE10mm Member Join Date: October 9, 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 91	.243 is what I would get your boy. Light recoil and plenty of power for deer. He's gonna have to make a "good" shot no matter what cartridge he uses. Might as well get him one that will allow him to do so (low recoil = less flinch).