Short answer: yes—when you use the right bullet and keep your shots inside the .243’s sweet spot, it’s lethal with light recoil and a flat trajectory. Some cartridges are born as passing fads. Others stick around for generations. The .243 Winchester falls squarely into the second camp.  Since 1955, hunters have been dropping whitetails, mule … Continue reading Is the .243 Good for Deer Hunting?