243?

[bobcat]

There's probably a reason very few people shoot elk with a 243. Don't you think so, Miles?

[Miles]

Killed plenty of deer with my 243 savage but when I go elk hunting I use my 338, a little more room for error with the bigger rifle   Miles I don't know what got your panties in a bunch about what demontang has said it seems about right to me  

There's probably a reason very few people shoot elk with a 243. Don't you think so, Miles?

I know some of you have a very short attention span and find it difficult to understand some rather simple things....Just to help you out I'll quote the very first post that started this thread.  Notice the words in bold (it's a hint for you).

several questions.  is a 243 good enough to kill a large buck deer?  is there much difference in a 243 and say a 25-06,260 rem, 6 mm. or a 257?  i will be getting a deer rifle soon and want some expert opinions.  i had a 243 but my grand daughter wanted it so thats why i am looking.  thanks,  mike w

[FC]

Amusingly enough the OP hasn't been on the site in 2 weeks now...lol

Maybe he decided on a .416 Rigby...Just in case!

[bobcat]

Here is my post in reply to that from the first page of this thread:

There is nothing wrong with the 243, but if you're going to buy a new rifle, I would suggest getting something just a bit bigger. The 25-06 and 260 that you mentioned would be fine, or step it up just a little more and get a 308 or 270.

But it seems that the thread has turned to using the 243 for elk and it's not that anybody has a short attention span but we are now posting in reply to what the discussion has turned to. It's already been established that a 243 will kill deer, but again, if one is going to buy a new rifle why not get something a little bigger? What is the disadvantage of going bigger than 243? And when it comes to elk, why would anyone ever recommend using a 243 for elk?  

[FC]

What is the disadvantage of going bigger than 243?  

Recoil.

[bobcat]

What is the disadvantage of going bigger than 243? 

Recoil.

Right. The only disadvantage. Most people can easily handle the recoil of a 25-06, 270, 7/08, or 308, especially when using the lighter bullets available in these calibers.

[Miles]

Right. The only disadvantage. Most people can easily handle the recoil of a 25-06, 270, 7/08, or 308, especially when using the lighter bullets available in these calibers.

There you go again anwering questions that were never asked....Follow along, I have put the key terms in bold for you once again.

several questions.  is a 243 good enough to kill a large buck deer?  is there much difference in a 243 and say a 25-06,260 rem, 6 mm. or a 257?   i will be getting a deer rifle soon and want some expert opinions.  i had a 243 but my grand daughter wanted it so thats why i am looking.  thanks,  mike w

[FC]

Right. The only disadvantage. Most people can easily handle the recoil of a 25-06, 270, 7/08, or 308, especially when using the lighter bullets available in these calibers.

No argument there although the OP is a Grampa and old people  get ouchy shoulders, hell I have an ouchy shoulder now! After breaking my damn collarbone I'm pretty sensitive to how a rifle recoils against me, old finnbear 30-06= OUCH even with a new pad on it but a Marlin 45/70 shooting Buffalo Bore from a bench rest is no pain at all.

The Op seemed pretty interested in keeping the thump light by the question that he asked IMO 

[bobcat]

Right. The only disadvantage. Most people can easily handle the recoil of a 25-06, 270, 7/08, or 308, especially when using the lighter bullets available in these calibers.

There you go again anwering questions that were never asked....Follow along, I have put the key terms in bold for you once again.

several questions.  is a 243 good enough to kill a large buck deer?  is there much difference in a 243 and say a 25-06,260 rem, 6 mm. or a 257?   i will be getting a deer rifle soon and want some expert opinions.  i had a 243 but my grand daughter wanted it so thats why i am looking.  thanks,  mike w

I'm sure any questions that have been asked have been answered more than once and by more than one person in this thread. But if you insist:  A 243 will kill a large deer (but then again so will a 22 Long Rifle).

If you want a light recoiling deer rifle get a 243. If you want something that kills deer better, get something bigger.

Happy now?   (key terms in bold)

[Miles]

If you want a light recoiling deer rifle get a 243. If you want something that kills deer better, get something bigger.

Thanks...I needed a good laugh.   

[bobcat]

Thanks...I needed a good laugh.   

So I take that to mean you ARE happy now? Good. Thanks for answering the question.

Got any more questions?

[Miles]

Thanks...I needed a good laugh.   

Got any more questions?

No, but feel free to answer them.

[bobcat]

I already did answer the question. In fact, I see my answer is in your signature. I'm honored, really I am.   

[Dan-o]

A 243 is insufficient for elephant.  End of discussion.

[Curly]

several questions.  is a 243 good enough to kill a large buck deer?  is there much difference in a 243 and say a 25-06,260 rem, 6 mm. or a 257?  i will be getting a deer rifle soon and want some expert opinions.  i had a 243 but my grand daughter wanted it so thats why i am looking.  thanks,  mike w

The original poster lost his deer rifle (.243) to his granddaughter and was wondering which deer rifle to go out and replace it with.  

In a different thread, he posts that he will be reloading for his 25-06.  

will be reloading my tikka 25-06 for deer and maybe antelope.   am looking for some good combos for bullet and powder.  have not shot my gun yet, but will soon. will put a b&c leupold on top.  mike w

So, I guss he must have decided to go with the 25-06 instead of a .243.  Good choice IMO.  I don't think the 25-06 will kick very bad.  And, since he's reloading, he should be able to find a low recoiling load that will be good for deer.  (I'd probably choose the 100 gr. TSX bullet).