I watched a 243 kill a big buck at about 200 yards, after the 30-06 didn't take it down.

Of course, the guy shooting the 30-06 missed the buck completely, and the guy shooting the 243 put it right behind the shoulder.

I can still remember it clearly, because I was shooting the 30-06, and my buddy was using that "puny" little 243............... frown

I say the 243 is fine for deer to 200+ yards, and let's be honest here: How many people should be shotting at deer farther than that?
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Fisherdan