Thread: 243 vs .308

Originally Posted by dannyb

I used 125gn accubonds in my old bergara scout they were brilliant, almost no recoil with a suppressor and killed well on big body reds, have heard that the likes of Barnes and Hammer solid copper also work well when driven hard (within there limitations of course).

I have come to love the 308 it truly is a very versatile caliber

That's interesting. If the OP buys a .308, Lite rounds might be a good place to start from a recoil management perspective, then step up the load as required. Makes the .308 very versatile as you say.