NorthJeff
Your last post more clearly defines what kind of " round" you are looking for. The " best round for White-tailed deer" was not (in my opinion and some of the others who posted above) a very good way to pose the question.

" What is the best club for golfing?" If you could only take one club out on the golf course what would it be? If I was going to a LONG DRIVE competition I would take a driver and if I was going to a putting competition I would take a putter but to play a regular round I need them both and a couple in between.

When I am hunting deer in the wide open spaces where shots are usually on the long side and I usually have some time to settle in and take a carefully aimed shot, I take my bolt action model 70 Win. in .264 win. mag. with a 3 to 9 scope. (my long driver) When I am hunting deer in thickly forested country, where other bigger game may be on the adgenda as well and shots will be close and maybe hurried, I take my Rem. 7600 pump in .35 whelen with a 2 to 7 scope.

Robin