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<blockquote data-quote="FULLDRAWXX75" data-source="post: 984185" data-attributes="member: 3950"><p>dt,</p><p></p><p>There are alot of great calibers available, as mentioned already.</p><p></p><p>You have to ask yourself, what type of terrain will you be hunting in the most with this rifle? How far are you comfortable with shooting & what would be the max. distance you are able to shoot in the area? (just because a caliber is capable of 700 yds, it doesn't mean the shooter is)What is the average size of the deer you would expect to take on a regular basis? (It makes no sense to shoot 125lb deer with a 300 Weatherby Mag.) It's overkill!</p><p></p><p>I am fortunate enough to have my choice of most and own most of the calibers mentioned already with the exception of a few. For different area's I hunt here in NY. I have taken at least one deer with every single rifle I own. But, my all time favorite is my .300 Savage. It is no longer a popular caliber, but back in its day. </p><p></p><p>It is very versatile (meaning, in the brush & long range)It kills them real well, without killing me. </p><p></p><p>You can narrow the field alot by answering the questions that have been presented, but the best answer is the one you choose to buy. If you can, try and shoot a few calibers if you know some folks that have one you are interested in. Also, make sure you it fits you well, it is does not fit, you will hate it until you trade or sell it off. </p><p></p><p>FDXX75</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FULLDRAWXX75, post: 984185, member: 3950"] dt, There are alot of great calibers available, as mentioned already. You have to ask yourself, what type of terrain will you be hunting in the most with this rifle? How far are you comfortable with shooting & what would be the max. distance you are able to shoot in the area? (just because a caliber is capable of 700 yds, it doesn't mean the shooter is)What is the average size of the deer you would expect to take on a regular basis? (It makes no sense to shoot 125lb deer with a 300 Weatherby Mag.) It's overkill! I am fortunate enough to have my choice of most and own most of the calibers mentioned already with the exception of a few. For different area's I hunt here in NY. I have taken at least one deer with every single rifle I own. But, my all time favorite is my .300 Savage. It is no longer a popular caliber, but back in its day. It is very versatile (meaning, in the brush & long range)It kills them real well, without killing me. You can narrow the field alot by answering the questions that have been presented, but the best answer is the one you choose to buy. If you can, try and shoot a few calibers if you know some folks that have one you are interested in. Also, make sure you it fits you well, it is does not fit, you will hate it until you trade or sell it off. FDXX75 [/QUOTE]
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