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The Basics, Starting Out
Another newbie looking for hunting rifle advise
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<blockquote data-quote="Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA)" data-source="post: 982030" data-attributes="member: 81139"><p>I initially thought of the 243. Light on recoil, accurate, plentiful rounds, but was thinking it might not retain enough punch for deer at 500 yards. Never tested this out, as I always take the 308 or 30-06 out when I'm thinking I might have to get out to distance. I actually have a tikka t3 lite ss in .243 and it was what led me to buy the other tikkas I have.</p><p></p><p>Also, if you get the 243, and love deer hunting... You might want to go for elk, and though some will disagree, I believe the 308 is better suited to that task, giving you a little more "big game" versatility. The 270 would be a fine choice also.... Flatter than the 308... Ammo available most everywhere, and hard hitting.</p><p></p><p>Wow... Wish I was doing it all over again for the first time. Nothing like getting ready to get a new gun when the gun cabinet is empty!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA), post: 982030, member: 81139"] I initially thought of the 243. Light on recoil, accurate, plentiful rounds, but was thinking it might not retain enough punch for deer at 500 yards. Never tested this out, as I always take the 308 or 30-06 out when I'm thinking I might have to get out to distance. I actually have a tikka t3 lite ss in .243 and it was what led me to buy the other tikkas I have. Also, if you get the 243, and love deer hunting... You might want to go for elk, and though some will disagree, I believe the 308 is better suited to that task, giving you a little more "big game" versatility. The 270 would be a fine choice also.... Flatter than the 308... Ammo available most everywhere, and hard hitting. Wow... Wish I was doing it all over again for the first time. Nothing like getting ready to get a new gun when the gun cabinet is empty! [/QUOTE]
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