gamestalker
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A .243 will easily dispatch a deer without any issues what so ever. If the bullet choice is right, penetration won't be an issue. A high quality bonded core bullet from 90 grains to 105 grains will do just fine. The 105 grain can get 3100 fps MV, and the 90 gr. is good for at least 3300 fps. Speer and Nosler both make great bullet's that will fill the bill for hunting deer and other medium sized game. I think Barns may have something as well.