If hard hitting is what you want, you will love the 300WSM...it's a great caliber that loaded properly can outperform the 300WM and in a short action to boot and the capability to shoot the heavier bullets.

There are many good options for a .243....I have several .243's but my favorite is my Remington 700 BDL. If yer stuck on a Savage, look for a Model 11 or 12...they typically are pretty easy to find and are accurate and handle well. I really like my 11 in 7/08. Welcome to the obsession!