Which one ?

[moeskeeter]

Need some help, I have it down to the ATR 100 in 308 cal. or the marlin 336 in 30-30 cal.

All shot will be between 25 and 200 yards, with most between 50 and 150.
So which cal. would youallgo with?

[x-mountie]

Although both are very capable of taking deer, i would tend toward the .308.

[stalkingbear]

I'm sure you'll have a lot more confidence carrying the .308 as it's suited for any range you'll encounter plus it'll be accurate enough to thread a shot thru a small hole in foliage if needed.

[Retaks]

I have to go with the 308. I dont know much about the ATR but the 308 is a great round.

[Simp]

.308 hands down! You'll have many more ammo options with the .308 as well. If you reload you'll have even more options and can work up some very accurate loads.

[JeffS]

I would go with whichever one feels the best to you. Either one will work and I have both calibers and use them both. If you are hunting in LA you will probably have a lot more short shots than long ones. I found out most people buy guns thinking they will be taking long shots but the longest shot I had to make was 165 yards and I used a .35 Remington on it. In west Texas where you can shoot 400 yards the longest shot their I took was 75 yards.

[Pawildman]

.308 hands down. Lots of reasons.......

[Retaks]

I think you should get a 338 Ultra Mag. Them deer are hard critters to kill at 100 yards. I doubt either will have enough power past 30 yards or so.