Coach Report post Posted October 21, 2013 Hey, I know those guys! Nice shooting Barber boys! A .243 is a great all-around gun for kids since they have little kick, and tend to be very accurate. Like others have said, if you are going to use it on elk, shot placement is key - As evidenced by the video, the kid in this case took a clean shot and brought the elk down with a single, well-placed shot. I don't own a .243, but wouldn't hesitate to use one for kids or adults for javi & deer. With the great recoil pads available these days, you can get a very comfortable .270 WSM, 7mm-08, etc, that might be a more suitable elk gun - but like the old saying goes, "if it aint broke, don't fix it". Use the gun you (or your youth hunter) is confident with, choose your shot well and just enjoy the hunt together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted October 21, 2013 The .243 Has always been picked on by those that feel the need to carry cannons. But it continues to kill critters that it aint supposed to. And todays reloading components will only insure that the cannon totters will have to cry uncle, and admit it is a killin machine. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted October 21, 2013 243win is a awesome cal. hands down. I also agree shot placement is key with any caliber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CEI Report post Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for comments. Coues Sniper, I think you took the statement out of context or maybe I didn't state it correctly. "My opinion, the kid was extremely comfortable with the gun and made a great shot. I will take a light caliber, with a well placed shot, over a big caliber, with a poor placed shot." Perhaps the kid shot other larger calibers and was so dang afraid he would have made a poor shot. I just went through the whole process of selecting the right gun for my daughter's deer hunt and she wants no part of a large caliber at 10. Bottom line, you must practice, know your weapon, game & try to make the most ethical shots possible. -Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawkens Report post Posted October 25, 2013 My kids have shot 3 cows with the .243 100 gr partition and surprisingly dropped them where they stood !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted October 25, 2013 have a .244 Rem that has killed numerous deer and elk, a couple of moose and a bear. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted October 25, 2013 6mm rocks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted October 28, 2013 The .243 is a great caliber for kids to get started shooting. My brothers and I all started out with the .243 and killed a bunch of game with it up to the size of oryx and black bears all with one shot kills. We always used hand loaded 100grain Hornady BTSP's and never had a problem with them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter1026 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Shot my buck this year at 508 yards and he went 3 steps and dropped 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter1026 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Shot my buck this year at 508 yards and he went 3 steps and dropped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
