lets be honest here guys. There r alot of variables when it comes to deer hunting and there is no RIGHT or WRONG guns to use(providing it is legal).

I use a .243 to deer hunt and I love it, I have larger guns, (and smaller ones)but this is my favorite. I think what oldelkinstructer said about location is key, though. I probably would not take my .243 on a Canadian deer hunt. I would use my .06 or another larger caliber. The deer here in lower Alabama are not huge and on average do not require a superultraegomagnum to kill them. I use to work as a gun salesman and I loved to laugh at the guys who came in to buy the latest XXX ultramags. To be honest I have more respect for someone who can competantly shoot and kill deer with a 22-250 than a lead happy idiot that just wants to shoot the biggest gun he can't afford. That has a flipside though...if you cant shoot well enough to KILL deer with a .223,22.250, etc.. DONT DO IT!! Dont even try!!!!! I CAN shoot well enough to kill deer with a .223 ( I have done it), but, when I am in the field I want a gun that I feel will accomodate any situation that comes up. For me that is a .243 on up. For me in Alaska it might be a .270 on up...get it...sorry, I tried.....


Oh and guys...LIGHTEN UP, its just a board. I think it is funny when people get mad playin video games and throw controllers across the room.....man Ill bet some of you buy three or four Dells a week!