Best caliber for Texas deer?

Moose_Maximus · 06-30-2004, 02:31 PM

"Everything's bigger in Texas," people like to say. That's true of a lot, but not of whitetail deer.

So I've got a question for Texas deer hunters--what's your favorite caliber for Texas deer?

I've heard recommendations about 30-30, .243, .270, you name it.

What do you recommend?

WA7MM · 06-30-2004, 03:02 PM

There is no such thing as the "best" caliber for any type of hunt, but if you want a versatile caliber you should try the 7MM Rem Mag. it will be great for either Texas Deer or Colorado Elk......

Just my 2 cents.

Highpower · 07-01-2004, 08:51 AM

I agree aith WA7MM. If I could have only 1 rifle, it would be a 7mm Rem Mag.

trophyhuntr · 07-01-2004, 09:06 AM

270 sendero

Georgetownboys · 07-01-2004, 01:18 PM

I picked up a .260 for my boys and they and I really like it. I use a .270 and it does very well too. Some say that .243 is a bit small and shot placement becomes more critical, but lot's of guys are using them too. I use 130Gr. ballistic tips on the .270 and 120gr. ballistic tips in the .260. Nobodys been running far when they get hit with these.

bb122 · 07-03-2004, 10:36 AM

A 25-06 is more that enough for Whitetails.

charlie brown · 07-03-2004, 11:07 AM

If I were to buy a rifle that would only be used for Texas whitetails, it would have to be a .25-06. Make it in a Savage All Weather with the new AccuTrigger, and I couldn't be any happier!

Tx_Sniper · 07-03-2004, 11:23 AM

I use a 30-06 150Gr. That is more than enough to hunt here in Texas...I have buddies that hunt with .308 and .270 ... I dont see a need for a 7mm Mag here in Texas but allot of people hunt with them

TEXAS 10PT · 07-06-2004, 09:57 PM

Personally I think that the magnum craze has gone a bit far. Deer here can be killed with almost any caliber but the 270, 308 and 30.06 seems to be the favorites in my neck of the woods.

frizzellr · 07-07-2004, 04:38 PM

I have used many different cartridges but if I had to pick a favorite for deer in Texas it would probably be a toss up between 270 Win and 7mm-08 Rem with 308 Win coming in a close second. All are easy on the shoulder, not too bad on the ears and deadly on deer.