RE: what kind of gun do u deer hunt with and why?
Ruger 77 carbine in .358Win. with Leupold 1-4x scope.
2nd choice: Ruger 77RSI, .308Win., Leupold 1-1/2 - 5x scope.
Both cases, just love the rifles, and that .358 pretty much eliminates any need for tracking. They go down & stay down.