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eldermike · February 11, 2013, 01:38 PM

There was a time when a man would walk into the local hardware store and ask for a box of rifle shells and a box of 150 grain flat point 30-30’s would show up at the register. The merchant knew what the man was talking about. Today a guy walks into Wal-Mart and picks out some 243’s and pays for them without any understanding on either end of what these are used for. But what did he just purchase? My point is this: Any 7mm-08 or 270 cartridge in Wal-mart will do for deer but that’s not true for 243. The 243 would be a more experienced hunters choice is what I am trying to say here.

February 11, 2013, 01:38 PM	#51
eldermike Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 545	There was a time when a man would walk into the local hardware store and ask for a box of rifle shells and a box of 150 grain flat point 30-30’s would show up at the register. The merchant knew what the man was talking about. Today a guy walks into Wal-Mart and picks out some 243’s and pays for them without any understanding on either end of what these are used for. But what did he just purchase? My point is this: Any 7mm-08 or 270 cartridge in Wal-mart will do for deer but that’s not true for 243. The 243 would be a more experienced hunters choice is what I am trying to say here.