I had a 243 for my son. To much kick. Sold it after the first range session. Got him a savage 110 lightweight in 6.5 creedmoor. I know a lot of guys frown on it. But he's killed 10

Deer with it in 4 years. The furthest one has ran was 8 yards. Maybe rolled, not ran.

I actually hunt with it a lot when I'm not carrying my 308. I have a 7/08 single shot cva hunter. They are awesome rifles. Very very accurate and light. Easily to carry around the woods. Great gun for the price.