Best all around caliber to kill deer???

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Im sure this is going to get a lot of different views, however Im looking at buying another rifle and I want to try a different caliber than what I have. So in your opinion and please tell me why, what is the best all around deer hunting caliber? Thanks to all
 
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There is no "best" cartridge, but the most popular would be .30-06, .308, and .270, followed by 7mm Rem Mag, .243, .7mm-08. You'll be able to find ammo for them pretty easily if you're not into reloading.

The differences between the them are negligible for deer hunting in this state. The smaller calibers kick less and the magnums kick more. Some shoot flatter than others, but it matters little under 200 yards.

I say find the firearm that fits your body first, then determine the caliber. If you're short, a lightweight short action mountain rifle like a Remington Model 7 or Kimber 84m might be nice in 7mm-08. If you're tall, a Remington 700 or Winchester 70 might be good in .270 or .30-06.
 
A 7mm or 30 cal. When you look at bullet selections, BC, sectional density and availability, these two calibers are heads above all others. Not saying other calibers don't kill effectively, it's just these two do it all and do it best. Now you can pick your own preference in that line up and they are all stellar IMO. 7x57, 7-08, 7mags, 280, 284 win, 30-30, 308, 30-06 and 300 mags. You can't loose with those and there many others in the 7mm/30 cal line-up that I didn't mention.
 
EZ - 7/08 Best I have ever used and I have used a bunch. They all kill but there is something about that little 7/08 cartridge that u just pull the trigger and they go down. Furthest one ever ran was 30 yards and I have shot a pile with it.
 
Although it's not my favorite caliber and I do own one I would have to say the 30-06.
It's capable of killing anything in Nort America with it's wide range of bullet weights. Plus you can find ammo for it just about anywhere.
 
I shoot a 7 mag, its great for whitetail sized deer all the way to the biggest North American game animal you can hunt (for the most part).

Its a flat shooting gun, great knock down power and causes minimal meat loss with a proper shot. The animal typically expire quickly and blood trails are great, yet I have not had to trail a deer shot with my 7mm yet as they usually drop or die within sight.

I shoot a Browning BAR, so recoil is basically nothing. Only downfall is it has the recoil suppressor (Boss) and will kill your ears if you do not have ear protection in. I have it sighted in a 4 inches high at 100 yards and on whitetail sized game I just aim for the heart and dont worry about any type of hold over up to 300 yards. Pretty simple.

If you decide to hunt elk, mule deer, or any type of Western game at long distances I would consider that into your purchase.
 
7mminatree said:
A 7mm or 30 cal. When you look at bullet selections, BC, sectional density and availability, these two calibers are heads above all others. Not saying other calibers don't kill effectively, it's just these two do it all and do it best. Now you can pick your own preference in that line up and they are all stellar IMO. 7x57, 7-08, 7mags, 280, 284 win, 30-30, 308, 30-06 and 300 mags. You can't loose with those and there many others in the 7mm/30 cal line-up that I didn't mention.
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7/08
 
I've shot a lot of deer with different guns. If you know your weapon and have good shot placement. A dead deer is a dead deer. As a young hunter I was always pretty good about judging distance. As I've gotten older I find I'm not as good as I was. I like my 270 for long shots. Good flat shooting trajectory if your a little off judging yardage you'll still put the bullet where it needs to go.I don't like Shooting the Bigger guns any more. It's hard on my wore out shoulder and can destroy a shoulder on a deer.
 
I like a 30/06 shooting 150grains if hunting edges or places where I will have a chance at an open 250-300 yard shooting lane. I may be in the minority but in tight cover where my line of sight is 75-100 yards or less I shoot Remington Accutip 12 guage slugs; I like the knockdown power and are just about as accurate as my rifle up to 100 yards or so.
 
Almost anything comfortable to you and that you can shoot well. I'm not a fan of over gunned shoulder stomping mags when they aren't needed.
 
Mike Belt said:
Almost anything comfortable to you and that you can shoot well. I'm not a fan of over gunned shoulder stomping mags when they aren't needed.
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x2. Get what is most comfortable to you. The more comfortable you are with the rifle, the more accurate you will be. Bullet placement is what matters most.
 
I would have to add that one should also consider the action of the rifle into this before answering. If it's a bolt action I would say 270, if it's a semi-auto I would say 308, a pump would be 30-06, a single shot I would pick a 25 caliber, and a lever action would be 30-30 or 45-70.
 

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