What caliber for deer hunting
12-01-2005 | 04:41 PM
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What caliber for deer hunting
I have decided to go with the savage 110, but not too sure on what caliber. I will be deer hunting and varmit hunting. Maybe black bear. Most of my shots will be from 100 to 200 yards. Occasionally 300 and 400yds. I am looking for a caliber that is very accurate. I have thought about the .308, but not sure. Any suggestions?
12-01-2005 | 05:10 PM
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RE: What caliber for deer hunting
Hi Crump: Varmints to Blackies is alot to ask of a caliber. What kind of scope are you envisioning for this project? If you areplanning on alot of varminting/range time, I would say the .308 is theway to go as ammunition should cost considerably less than most other "big game" legal calibers. In fact, Midway is selling the Federal Speer Grand Slam (150gr) for less than $8/box!!! (better hurry though). Otherwise Wolf "stuff" is about $4.50/box.
Good luck,
CE
Good luck,
CE
12-01-2005 | 05:40 PM
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RE: What caliber for deer hunting
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Most of my shots will be from 100 to 200 yards. Occasionally 300 and 400yds. I Any suggestions?
Most of my shots will be from 100 to 200 yards. Occasionally 300 and 400yds. I Any suggestions?
If you are going to stay within 100-200 yards the .308 will do more than enough, even the .30-30! Now if you are going to occasionally be shooting at 300-400yds, I would go with the 7mmSTW or the 7mm Mag which would do good at all these yardages you want!
12-01-2005 | 06:11 PM
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RE: What caliber for deer hunting
Nothing wrong with the 7mm if you want the extra muzzle blast, recoil and expense of ammo, but the 30-06 will do it all and would be my pick for what you want to do.
Drilling Man
Drilling Man