Hey guys, so I can't for the life of me decide between the .243 and .308. It will be my first rifle (however I have a lot of rifle experience and have done a decent amount of hunting, just never had my OWN gun).
I will be target shooting, hunting coyote and deer (mule and white tail). I don't care to keep the coyote pelt by the way. Anyways, the guy who owns a local gun shop by me is saying to go with the .308 as it is just a better overall round. My big worry is that the .308 is gonna kick like a mule and have terrible recoil as I have never shot one. I know the .308 would also allow me to do some big game if I decided to do elk or something. Anyways, tough decision.
Anyways, just want to hear your guys' opinions.
I will be target shooting, hunting coyote and deer (mule and white tail). I don't care to keep the coyote pelt by the way. Anyways, the guy who owns a local gun shop by me is saying to go with the .308 as it is just a better overall round. My big worry is that the .308 is gonna kick like a mule and have terrible recoil as I have never shot one. I know the .308 would also allow me to do some big game if I decided to do elk or something. Anyways, tough decision.
Anyways, just want to hear your guys' opinions.