By Deer stalking
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Deer stalking: Is a .243 too small a calibre for anything other than roe deer and foxes?
Deer stalking
GEORGE WALLACE
I prefer larger calibres than .243 for all-round deer management but lots of people do use a .243 so it can't be all that bad.
In the right hands a .243 cartridge is a fine round but the high velocity can damage a lot of meat and it doesn't have a lot of spare knock down power in the event of a less than perfect shot placement.
On the plus side though, its low recoil makes it easier to shoot accurately.
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