Some of the above is why I cannot understand why more people do not use the 243Win over some of the "varmint" chamberings. ESPECIALLY now that the >61gr bullets have come along,and the powders to load for them. Also some very well made heavy bullets designed for deep penetration. The NosPart's and the no lead types really have opened up this chambering to a wide range of game.
It is a great deer and hog round and super for coyotes and smaller critters. I killed tons of woodchucks up in Maine with a Rem 788 chambered in 243Win.
Just wish that more guns would come with a 1:9 or 1:8 twist and 24-26" bbls.--- SAWMAN