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True, a deer won't know the difference, and obviously it's your call.
The only reason I would still recommend 243 is because that 95 grain bullet will be going close to 3,000 fps and that means a nice flat trajectory. It's nice for a new shooter/hunter to not have to worry much about that. It's also going to mean higher hydrostatic shock.
Yes, inside 200 yards, it doesn't matter THAT much, but if I had to pick why would I pick something worse? The size of the action won't make a lick of difference compared to the size of the stock.
-Stooxie
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I get what you are saying and agree, when only looking at the impact end of the shoot. Heck a 30-06 or similar has it all over a .243 if that were the only consideration.
I'm trying to balance that with the other end, the recoil of firing the weapon.
With more energy comes greater recoil.
I'm trying to find that place where younger shooters don't regret pulling the trigger while still providing an ethical kill potential.
Want to take them to the range and train them to shoot consistently.
I'll be glad to buy them heavier hunting tools as they develop.
I'm looking for a starter set