Which caliber would you pick?

[Borty77]

Which of these calibers would you choose to shoot out of a deer/hog rifle for the southeast?

.270
.30-06
.308
7mm08
.270 wsm
7mm

[White-tail-deer]

I personally would choose the .270. I've taken many deer with my .270, the longest shot at 385 yards. The 7mm-08 Remington Mountain Rifle is also a viable option shooting fairly flat out to 300 yds. and easily handles in the brush or woods.

What type of hunting situations will you encounter? Food plots with long shots, hardwoods hunting?

[skeeter 7MM]

All will work, it depends on what you really want. You may also want to factor in ammo availablity in your area if buy OTC, Recoil, shooting distance and maybe even future hunting requirements to help narrow the field somewhat. I don't think either would have trouble taking the game mentioned at reasonable distances.

[frizzellr]

Southeast? 7mm-08 Rem or 308 Win in a short handy rifle light a Ruger Compact.

[stubblejumper]

7mm-08 with no hesitation.

[James B]

Another vote for the 308 or 7mm-08.

[ELKampMaster]

30-06

EKM

[Virginia7]

Take the 308Win. or 30-06. The 7mm-08 is good, but selection of factory ammo not as
great. Pick a fairly light, handy rifle/carbine such as Ruger Ultra-Light or RSI model, or
the Remington mod. 7.

[T/C fan!]

I'd also go with the 308. Low recoil, factory loads are plentiful and easy to find. If you're wanting a bolt, go with the Ruger MK II Compact or Rem model 7. If you're not set on a bolt, go with the T/C Encore or G2. If you decide to go after bigger game, its just a matter of getting another barrel instead of shelling out big cash for a whole new rifle.

[Sniper151]

Borty, My favorite is the 308. This is one, if not the most accurate round for big game that I have ever used. The energy and stopping power of this 30 caliber round is sufficent for just about any big game in the US. Match the bullet to the situation and you have a excellent combination.
Good Hunting...