caddis75
Lil-Rokslider
Hey all, I am a new hunter form PA. I wanted to get some input on what caliber rifle should I consider instead of my .243 for eastern deer and western elk and pronghorn.
I decided to learn to hunt this year. I traded my AR for a Tikka .243 WIN and matched it with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9 x 40. It shoots 1-inch groups regularly. I hunted about 5 days this fall to no avail. I bought it because it was a good deal (it wasn't) and deer season was approaching. I read that the .243 is adequate for deer, but I have been reading I need a larger caliber as I would like to use this for deer this fall and next year a western game trip for either deer, pronghorn, or elk ( I know enough that I'll probably never draw a sheep tag, I am 44). Calibers I have researched are the 30-06, the 7mm, and a .270. I am leaning towards the .270.
Thank you for your advice,
Caddis
I decided to learn to hunt this year. I traded my AR for a Tikka .243 WIN and matched it with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9 x 40. It shoots 1-inch groups regularly. I hunted about 5 days this fall to no avail. I bought it because it was a good deal (it wasn't) and deer season was approaching. I read that the .243 is adequate for deer, but I have been reading I need a larger caliber as I would like to use this for deer this fall and next year a western game trip for either deer, pronghorn, or elk ( I know enough that I'll probably never draw a sheep tag, I am 44). Calibers I have researched are the 30-06, the 7mm, and a .270. I am leaning towards the .270.
Thank you for your advice,
Caddis