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Best Caliber for DEER hunting in GA.
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I love my 257 but I am going to use my 338-06 this year and see how it performs
I gotta lot of great "deer rifles" chambered in very effective cartridges but if I had to pick the best overall I would have to say 30-06. It's way more accurate than most people will ever give it credit for (most naysayers have never owned a good one) It covers the distances from up close to way out yonder with a very predictable trajectory and has plenty of giddy up and killing power at those distances without being "too much gun" or "not enough gun".
This year I think I'll hunt with my new .308 carbine though. just because I didn't pick it as the best there is no doubt it is quite adequate, and my little carbine is just so easy to carry and point. Who knows maybe next I'll cut down an 06 and see what happens
This year I think I'll hunt with my new .308 carbine though. just because I didn't pick it as the best there is no doubt it is quite adequate, and my little carbine is just so easy to carry and point. Who knows maybe next I'll cut down an 06 and see what happens
I think the terrain dictates what's best. I've used a 35 marlin quite a bit in the hollers and ridges. It's a great short range round for the white tail. I wouldn't want it in a big flat field down south though!.
270 Lite! I shoot a 6.8. Do I recommend it, no. You have to order ammo most times. Do I regret getting it, no. It's a good round. But you can't ever go wrong with a 30-06 or 308.
I shoot a 6.8. Do I recommend it, no. You have to order ammo most times. Do I regret getting it, no. It's a good round. But you can't ever go wrong with a 30-06 or 308.
I currently use a Tikka T3 Hunter in 270 win. Used a .35 rem for years. The .35 will knock em down hard and keep them down. I had to make the change because of arthritis in my thumbs.
Best caliber is what fills your needs. I tend to use a 7x57, .270 or 30-06 depending on where I am hunting. I have been known to use a 20 gauge with slugs a time or two. I see no reason to feel under gunned by not using a whiz bang magnum better suited for dangerous game. My intention is to eat a deer....not blow it into jello.
No Whelen shooters?
