Thread: 243 vs .308

Originally Posted by MB

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.

the light projectiles certainly make it a pussycat to shoot but it does handicap your maximum range, as long as you are aware of it that's not an issue. I shot a large body mud fat red stag at around 260-280yds through the shoulders and he didn't get up for a second chance....I probably wouldn't have shot that load much further (300ish yards max) but it was still very effective.