243 vs. 270 opinions for general purpose rifle

[C-Money]

The OP said he was looking at getting a new rifle, so why not suggest a cartridge that would work very well for the needs he is looking to cover, and more! 7mm-08 is a very fine cartridge. Cant hurt to bring a new idea to the discussion. Of the two in the original question, for a youngster, I would pick the .243win.

[hiway_99]

I started my oldest out with the 243.  There's no reason to get more rifle than they can handle.  Plus it gives me a reason in a couple years to get another new rifle.

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[Mxracer532]

Out of the 2 .243 all the way. Devastating on yotes and deer. The right bullet and load is key as my sister proved on her mule deer shot at 520 yards. I would have no problem taking (my .243 with my handloads) 95gn Berger VLD's  on an elk hunt (limit range) or black bear hunting.

[Mxracer532]

Havent read every comment but if you were to look at a diff cartridge ya might look at the .260. Great accurate low recoil and plenty of gun for anything.

[JLS]

Havent read every comment but if you were to look at a diff cartridge ya might look at the .260. Great accurate low recoil and plenty of gun for anything.

It would probably bounce off of them 

[buckfvr]

Havent read every comment but if you were to look at a diff cartridge ya might look at the .260. Great accurate low recoil and plenty of gun for anything.

It would probably bounce off of them 

Only with the right bullets..............

[Mxracer532]

Havent read every comment but if you were to look at a diff cartridge ya might look at the .260. Great accurate low recoil and plenty of gun for anything.

It would probably bounce off of them 

my nephews mule deer must have died from laughter than.

[Mxracer532]

Havent read every comment but if you were to look at a diff cartridge ya might look at the .260. Great accurate low recoil and plenty of gun for anything.

It would probably bounce off of them 

Only with the right bullets..............

Havent read every comment but if you were to look at a diff cartridge ya might look at the .260. Great accurate low recoil and plenty of gun for anything.

It would probably bounce off of them 

Only with the right bullets..............

130 or 140gn Berger VLD's will kill just as well as the guys that gotta shoot the 300win mags for alittle whitetail. U know one im sure. Haha

[demontang]

I have a 243 to start my wife an kids. As long as your only after deer. Elk id step up to a 25-06, 7mm08 or even the 6.8spc.

[mossback91]

Funny that the question was "243 or 270" yet people are "voting" for the 7/08. It's not one of the options!   

There is always more than 2 options when talking guns!! you should know that! 

[coachcw]

With more options in ammo I cant see why a 7mm 08 is a better choice than a .270win  the .270 in a 140 class bullet carry's aprox 200 more ft lbs of energy and slightly less drop one inch at 300 and 5 at five hundred . when using light loads the .270 is a fine choice for a youth pick up a tikka t3 stainless in .270 and don't look back . 

[LndShrk]

I am looking at getting a new rifle for a younger(age 12) first time hunter and was wondering what would be suitable for hunting deer or coyotes?

If for only deer or coyotes I would personally choose the .243 for the younger shooter.  They are young enough to get in on some good youth hunts and graduate into a larger cal as they grow. 

[WoodlandShooter]

go to a couple of local Wallmarts and some remote hardware stores...

Take a look at what they have on the shelf for ammunition....


Buy a rifle that has the most "available" off the shelf ammo.

[Bofire]

  .270 will do anything the .243 will, but the 243 will not do everything the 270 will.
Carl

[dscubame]

i use my 243 for everything. it is a very effective caliber for coyotes,deer,and ive shot several spike elk with it. not much of a long range rifle but with good shot placement ive taken two spike elk at 300 yards and several deer at that far. all one shot.100 grain nosler partions work great. it is the first rifle i pick up when im headed out the door in a hurry

Agree.  If it can be done with a bow it can be done with a .243