I am a open minded guy. But a 300lb whitetail would be intimidating with a .223. I have never saw one that big. I killed a 195lb from Ky about a decade ago. But Have seen mounts of those northern alberta deer and am really impressed.

I know hunting is luck and all. But what is a persons chance of getting a 250-300lb whitetail in Northern Alberta. I frequent Eastern Canada alot for Caribou and Moose, but still never hunted Western Canada. I have been half looking at outfitters and there is so many, and would like to make the trip this year or next. With a 308 or 30-06 of course.