Is there such a thing as the best deer hunting projectile.

[andrewjoseph]

If so, what is it? (I know this is an opinion question)

[gleason.chapman]

ORIGINAL: andrewjoseph

If so, what is it? (I know this is an opinion question)

Andrew, You don't want to go there--lot of heat for "best". The best answer is "whatever works in your gun". Me, I can describe an ideal "best"bullet, it is a bullet that penetrates deeply, expands to 2x it's diameter, transfers almost all energy into the animal for a huge wound channel, and then exits a deer for a good blood trail. IMO.
Chap Gleason Va

[cayugad]

The best projectile is the one most accurate in your rifle that produces the kind of results your hunting situation requires. That could be a roundball, conical pure lead, powerbelts, or sabot. It all depends on your rifle, your hunting situation, and what load YOU have confidence in.

[Pglasgow]

ORIGINAL: cayugad

The best projectile is the one most accurate in your rifle that produces the kind of results your hunting situation requires. That could be a roundball, conical pure lead, powerbelts, or sabot. It all depends on your rifle, your hunting situation, and what load YOU have confidence in.

I second that.

[outdoorslover]

Cayugad said it. Whatever works best in your gun and performs the best. I like 300 grain XTP's for my TC's. I think just about every bullet is capable of killing a deer. It's all in placing the shot and having confidence in the setup. Find what shoots best in your gun and it will more than likely perform well on game in my opinion. I also prefer heavier bullets for deer. I shoot mostly 300 grains. The heavier ones seem to group better from my gun and are not affected as much by heavy bone and stuff.

That's my two cents. Good luck.