Originally Posted By: rodngunOriginally Posted By: bigsky_songdogswhy is a 243 restricted to coyotes within 300 yards?
Ive seen way to many just injured or totally lost when the 243 is pushed past 300 yards...just a matter of personal preference - I guess.
Thats fine, just curious. Every one is entitled to thier opinion, and that is why i said there are a lot of people that lack the shooting skills and practice to be shooting at a hundred yards accuratly let alone 300 yards. I do like a little more oomph on elk, I use my 300 win on deer and elk (same gun because they live in the same place,and i like getting very familiar with one gun) and like it for the anchoring power because of the extreme terrain in some of the country i hunt. is it required to kill elk or deer, No, but i like its performance and i am confident in its ability so that is what i use.