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Buzzcook · November 8, 2017, 10:41 PM

Of the two choices I'd go with .243. Either cartridge will do the job but the .243 is eaier to get and to find rifles chambered in.

However you might just invest in a better recoil pad for the .308 and or one of the other ways to reduce recoil.

November 8, 2017, 10:41 PM	#36
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Of the two choices I'd go with .243. Either cartridge will do the job but the .243 is eaier to get and to find rifles chambered in. However you might just invest in a better recoil pad for the .308 and or one of the other ways to reduce recoil.