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Hi Folks -
Bought my son a .243 for his first rifle this year and trying to understand what kind of bullet would be the most effective for deer. With the .243 being on the smaller size of deer calibers (not here to debate that), someone suggested I should strive for deeper penetration bullet, while a friend of my said I should rather look towards bullets known for rapid expansion. Frankly, I see the benefits of both which is why I'm having a hard time deciding. Either way I'm going for something 95-grain or bigger. Shots will be 25-250 yards, combination of mixed woods and open swamp.
Curious as to your thoughts.
Thanks!
Bought my son a .243 for his first rifle this year and trying to understand what kind of bullet would be the most effective for deer. With the .243 being on the smaller size of deer calibers (not here to debate that), someone suggested I should strive for deeper penetration bullet, while a friend of my said I should rather look towards bullets known for rapid expansion. Frankly, I see the benefits of both which is why I'm having a hard time deciding. Either way I'm going for something 95-grain or bigger. Shots will be 25-250 yards, combination of mixed woods and open swamp.
Curious as to your thoughts.
Thanks!