BLH Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers I gonna have to say my .270, it has never failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers Over the years I've shot a .243, 30-30, .308, 30-06, 300 Win Mag., 30-378 Wby Mag, 50 cal ML, and 12 ga. My favorite overall right now is a .308. Accurate and I can tote a pretty light weight rifle with that caliber. Not much recoil to deal with either but I reload my own ammo and don't load real hot loads. Like dogdoc, my shoulder prefers a lighter recoil now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grunt0331 Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers .30-06 is my personal favorite. My first rifle and I'm partial to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers Has been my trusty ole 12ga for the last 17 years, but now rifles are allowed in my zone so I will have to opt for either my .270 (Probable) or the ole cannon .338 ultra mag - (Probably too much muscle for a deer. I like a little meat left after the shot.) Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers 30.06 sighted in at 2.5 inches high 150 grain with this particular load. From 25-300 yards I feel I can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tyshe17 Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers 25-06 with a 115 ballistic silver tip bullet. Have killed deer from 8 steps to 342 lazer ranged yards and only had 1 run out of sight before dropping. Not going to say this is the only cartridge just easy to shoot, flat shooting and accurate. plus I have it in a 700 with a trigger job so squeezing one off is a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers Marlin model 336 in 30/30 caliber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers I prefer something in .30 caliber like a .308, 30-30, 30-06. But am really thinking about getting a 25-06 in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers .270 in my Browning A-bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostiniowa Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers after my bow I alway use (back in oklahoma anyways) my .243 smooth accurate and plenty for any deer. gl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers Have to say I love my .270 caliber rifle. Hand loads w/ 130 grain speer boattails... gotta love em' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers [ QUOTE ] Looks like the .270 is leading??? I will add another vote it.. [/ QUOTE ] Another vote for the .270....i have a 50 cal encore ML but i like the .270 better. AM thinkin about getting a 300 win barrel for my encore though, but don't really need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers I usually grab my 7mm Mag or 30-06. I bought a .280 recently though so we'll see how that one does too, I'm thinking that's going to be the workhorse now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest La_Biologist Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers My Ruger Mark II .270 does the job. I started hunting with a .243, pretty good gun but a few were hit perfect and ran without leaving me a blood trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers .50 cal ml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mudshack Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers I love my .308 Last year when I was a guest on a free hunt in south Texas. I was told that I could use a .223 of my friend. I thought it was a joke. But by the end of the weekend, I felt like a sharpshooter. Even dropped my 10-pt in it's tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MonsterBuckMatt Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers 270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers i like 2216 myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lilcrackshot Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 Re: Favorite deer calibers [ QUOTE ] .30-06 is my personal favorite. My first rifle and I'm partial to it. [/ QUOTE ] Yep, that and the 270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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