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montveil · March 4, 2011, 04:15 PM

OK, Eastern and Minnesota deer are much larger than some of those, say in Texas.
I would think a 243 would be adequate for anything out to 200 yds. If you are hunting in western Mn where shots are longer, more lead might be in order. However the 243 is also great varmint and coyote round. As always, shot placement is the key.

The 243 has 80 grain soft point loads for coyotes and 100 grain Nosler partitions for deer.

Just some thoughts on a versatile cartridge.

March 4, 2011, 04:15 PM	#9
montveil Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: NC mountains-Boone Posts: 38	OK, Eastern and Minnesota deer are much larger than some of those, say in Texas. I would think a 243 would be adequate for anything out to 200 yds. If you are hunting in western Mn where shots are longer, more lead might be in order. However the 243 is also great varmint and coyote round. As always, shot placement is the key. The 243 has 80 grain soft point loads for coyotes and 100 grain Nosler partitions for deer. Just some thoughts on a versatile cartridge. __________________ montveil in the NW NC mountains