Thread: Good caliber to start hunting with?

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

I wouldn't go so far as to say it's nonsense. As you pointed out, good shot placement with a .243 is sufficient. The problem can arise when a new hunter and some not so new too, get buck fever and may not place the shot in the best spot, especially on a big Red stag like we get here in our local pine forests. Some of these stags can go over 170kgs dressed and you don't want them running 50m. A heavier cartridge such as the .308 30/06 etc with a suitable bullet gives a little more leeway as regards shot placement.

And projectile selection, projectile selection for the calibre and intended use is far more important than the actual chambering or calibre of bore.

His best to hit bone may be true of factory 100gr rounds but not of many others.