i have a .308 and have shot roe and red with it and two muntjac, shooting roe is see no problems mybe that it is a touch on the heavy side but thats no bad thing only problem is as local yocal said is if a fox turns up. i since have got .243 aswell and use it for muntjac which is better, i still shoot roe with .308 tho. a well placed shot from .308 is as good as you will get.