Originally Posted by
DrHouse
I have considered a 30-06 and there is one major reason I'm staying away from it. I have 3 of them coming down the pipline once the generations start knocking off, Grandpa has 2 dad has 1. I know its a fantastic and incredibly universal round but thats the primary reason I'm not getting one. My grandpa's primary deer rifle his whole life has been a Winchester 100 .308, he swears by it has shot countless bucks and wouldn't bring anything else in the woods so naturally he thinks I shouldn't be shooting anything but one of those.
Thanks guys!
So are you buying this rifle, or is your grandpa? He's got his favorite deer rifle, but it's up to you to find your own. The 308 Win is a great cartridge, but it's your money and will be your gun. Get what YOU want. I'd suggest you find a rifle you like first, and worry about the cartridge later. Unless you're looking for something unusual, just about every manufacturer chambers for the Big 7 (.243 Win, 308 Win, 25-06 Rem, 270 Win, 30-06 Springfield, 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag). Any of these are awesome deer cartridges. The 7mm-08 has also been recommended several times, and would be another great choice.
Mike