Best All Around Deer Caliber

[TN G.O.A.T Hunter]

Best deer caliber for any situation

 

[EastTNboy]

308 or 7mm-08

 

[Omega]

Best is so subjective, but I'd say go with a .308, plenty of bullet choices on the shelf and will kill anything in this region. I personally like the .270 for it's overall ability to be used anywhere in North America, but I reload so bullets are not a problem.

 

[TN G.O.A.T Hunter]

Best is so subjective, but I'd say go with a .308, plenty of bullet choices on the shelf and will kill anything in this region. I personally like the .270 for it's overall ability to be used anywhere in North America, but I reload so bullets are not a problem

lot of people recommend the 30-06 for its versatility as well

 

[BPhunter]

You're going to get 10,000 opinions here...soooo.....the best caliber is the one that feels more comfortable to you. From .243 on up will take down a deer without any problems.

 

[Jon]

I know my opinion will not be popular, but I prefer a .243 Winchester. Handy as a shirt pocket.

 

[rickyk280]

You're going to get 10,000 opinions here...soooo.....the best caliber is the one that feels more comfortable to you. From .243 on up will take down a deer without any problems.

Exactly

 

[Omega]

lot of people recommend the 30-06 for its versatility as well

Yea, back in the day it was THE caliber of choice out west, but the .270 is flatter shooting and can be loaded up and down the weight scale depending on animal. I started using the .308 for the past few years because I rarely have a shot beyond 100 yards and my Rem700 is very accurate at that range. I still like my .270 but my bullet of choice has become scarce so saving it for when I get a chance on bigger game.

 

[BPhunter]

I know my opinion will not be popular, but I prefer a .243 Winchester. Handy as a shirt pocket.

Can't knock that. A great caliber and rifle.

 

[TN G.O.A.T Hunter]

You're going to get 10,000 opinions here...soooo.....the best caliber is the one that feels more comfortable to you. From .243 on up will take down a deer without any problems.

just wanting to see what everyone's thoughts was on different calibers that I or someone might not be familiar with

 

[BPhunter]

What is your recoil tolerance?

 

[TN G.O.A.T Hunter]

I know my opinion will not be popular, but I prefer a .243 Winchester. Handy as a shirt pocket.

my nephew started out with .243 as a youth hunter and still uses one now, he has killed alot of deer over the yrs with his

 

[TN G.O.A.T Hunter]

What is your recoil tolerance

I mean I wouldn't be against hunting with a magnum but I have always used a 30 caliber gun

 

[PossumSlayer]

6.5 creedmoor, meet me at the Waffle House

 

[BPhunter]

I mean I wouldn't be against hunting with a magnum but I have always used a 30 caliber gun

Really, as far as deer go, a magnum isn't really necessary. Now if you are planning on larger big game animals in the future a larger caliber would be better all around. For deer I have used .243, .270, 30-06. Also have used .50 cal. PRB muzzleloaders. Even used a 7.62x39 sks for antelope.

 

[Remington700]

I believe you will get a lot of answers. At one point in time the 30-06, 270, or 30-30 would be the most popular opinion. I am sure many will say the 6.5 is the more modern caliber. It probably depends on your hunting situation as much as anything.

 

[BPhunter]

If I were just starting new, I believe I'd go with a readily available and abundant caliber, and a caliber that isn't going to hurt your budget, and will have a future.

 

[348Winchester]

43 Spanish

 

[Dennis]

If my wife finds out that one caliber can work in all situations, I'm gonna be in trouble.

 

[TN G.O.A.T Hunter]

6.5 creedmoor, meet me at the Waffle House

love me some hash browns