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Fremmer · August 31, 2006, 03:50 PM

I suppose I'd pick the .243 for deer and varmints, for the ammo availability. .257 ammo can be hard to find in some stores. And the .243 will be a little easier on the shoulder after a long afternoon of shooting at varmints.

The .257 would be a little better for deer because it shoots a little heavier round. 95 or 100 grains through the .243 is the minimum weight for deer (IMO), and the heavier round of the .257 (even if only a little heavier by 20 grains or so) will help. But it may not make much of a difference depending on the size of deer in your area.

August 31, 2006, 03:50 PM	#11
Fremmer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,482	I suppose I'd pick the .243 for deer and varmints, for the ammo availability. .257 ammo can be hard to find in some stores. And the .243 will be a little easier on the shoulder after a long afternoon of shooting at varmints. The .257 would be a little better for deer because it shoots a little heavier round. 95 or 100 grains through the .243 is the minimum weight for deer (IMO), and the heavier round of the .257 (even if only a little heavier by 20 grains or so) will help. But it may not make much of a difference depending on the size of deer in your area.