What caliber for deer hunting

crump116 · 12-01-2005, 04:41 PM

I have decided to go with the savage 110, but not too sure on what caliber. I will be deer hunting and varmit hunting. Maybe black bear. Most of my shots will be from 100 to 200 yards. Occasionally 300 and 400yds. I am looking for a caliber that is very accurate. I have thought about the .308, but not sure. Any suggestions?

Jeff Ovington · 12-01-2005, 04:49 PM

Well SEEING YOU WANT A DEER, VARMIT AND MAYBE BLACK BEAR ,
I GO WITH THE .270 CAL...
IF YA JUST WANT A DEER ,VARMIT 25-06 COULD WORK.....

Rebel Hog · 12-01-2005, 04:53 PM

7mm STW if you want long range shooting!

Jeff Ovington · 12-01-2005, 04:55 PM

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ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog

7mm STW if you want long range shooting!

crump116 · 12-01-2005, 05:03 PM

Lets say i was just using it for deer and black bear, what do you think of the .308. or maybe 30-06

ColoradoElk · 12-01-2005, 05:10 PM

Hi Crump: Varmints to Blackies is alot to ask of a caliber. What kind of scope are you envisioning for this project? If you areplanning on alot of varminting/range time, I would say the .308 is theway to go as ammunition should cost considerably less than most other "big game" legal calibers. In fact, Midway is selling the Federal Speer Grand Slam (150gr) for less than $8/box!!! (better hurry though). Otherwise Wolf "stuff" is about $4.50/box.

Good luck,
CE

crump116 · 12-01-2005, 05:29 PM

Bushnell Elite 4200. I am just looking for an all around good, accurate caliber. thanks for the replies

Rebel Hog · 12-01-2005, 05:40 PM

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ORIGINAL: crump116

Most of my shots will be from 100 to 200 yards. Occasionally 300 and 400yds. I Any suggestions?

If you are going to stay within 100-200 yards the .308 will do more than enough, even the .30-30! Now if you are going to occasionally be shooting at 300-400yds, I would go with the 7mmSTW or the 7mm Mag which would do good at all these yardages you want!

DM · 12-01-2005, 06:11 PM

Nothing wrong with the 7mm if you want the extra muzzle blast, recoil and expense of ammo, but the 30-06 will do it all and would be my pick for what you want to do.

Drilling Man

Ridge Runner · 12-01-2005, 06:20 PM

crump, bears aren't hard to kill, so a 25/06 with a good 120 gr. premiem bullet will get it done for ya, and it will excell for ya on varmints and deer. My currant deer rifle is a 25 WSSM and I wouldn't hesitate for a second on a shot at a bear with it.
RR