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Doyle · February 10, 2013, 02:08 PM

I'll disagree with the .243. While yes, it is a suitable deer caliber it can also be a deer wounder in the hands of an inexperienced hunter. I'd rater a first timer use something that throws a little more lead downfield.

My vote is 7mm/08. Recoil is low like the .243 but shoots a much heavier bullet.

February 10, 2013, 02:08 PM	#8
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I'll disagree with the .243. While yes, it is a suitable deer caliber it can also be a deer wounder in the hands of an inexperienced hunter. I'd rater a first timer use something that throws a little more lead downfield. My vote is 7mm/08. Recoil is low like the .243 but shoots a much heavier bullet.