whitetail deer rifle
06-26-2006 | 06:40 PM
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whitetail deer rifle
Everyones honest opinion, keeping the below thoughts in mind, whatdo u believe is the best caliber for whitetailed deer out of these choicesONLY..
(shots within 150 yards - dependability - accuracy - hitting power)
.308 7mm.08 .270.280.30-067mmMag.
(shots within 150 yards - dependability - accuracy - hitting power)
.308 7mm.08 .270.280.30-067mmMag.
06-26-2006 | 07:07 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: whitetail deer rifle
All would beexcellent butfor the conditions you described I'd pick the 7-08.I've seen it in action and it's one heck of a whitetail round. It's light kicking, can be had in a compact rifle, and is very acurate.
06-26-2006 | 07:17 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: Rocky Mtn. Hse. Alberta
RE: whitetail deer rifle
Hope this is not taken wrong. It is not intended as an insult or anything. It is just that I am a bit of a stickler for proper communication (not correct spelling as I am poor in that field)
This post is titled "whitetail deer rifle" and then is asks nothing about a "rifle" It asks what is the best "caliber" and then lists a number of "cartridges"
My answer to this conveluted question is: A fast handling rifle that is easy to get up to the shoulder for the first shot and can be cycled fast while keeping on target for a follow up shot if nessasary. A low power scope or a good open sight. A cartridge with a good bullet,capable of penetrating into and through the vitals, even if the angle is not an open broadside.(at 150 yards or less) Still hunting, sitting in a tree stand, rattling and calling.
A lever action, pump or semi-auto,with a peer or a low power scope in .308 would fit the bill. It would in my view be a better "deer rifle" that a long barreled bolt action with a high powered scope in 7mm rem. mag.
I use a lever actionSav. 99 in .300 sav. with a 2 to 7 power scope.
Robin
This post is titled "whitetail deer rifle" and then is asks nothing about a "rifle" It asks what is the best "caliber" and then lists a number of "cartridges"
My answer to this conveluted question is: A fast handling rifle that is easy to get up to the shoulder for the first shot and can be cycled fast while keeping on target for a follow up shot if nessasary. A low power scope or a good open sight. A cartridge with a good bullet,capable of penetrating into and through the vitals, even if the angle is not an open broadside.(at 150 yards or less) Still hunting, sitting in a tree stand, rattling and calling.
A lever action, pump or semi-auto,with a peer or a low power scope in .308 would fit the bill. It would in my view be a better "deer rifle" that a long barreled bolt action with a high powered scope in 7mm rem. mag.
I use a lever actionSav. 99 in .300 sav. with a 2 to 7 power scope.
Robin
06-26-2006 | 09:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: MISSOURI
RE: whitetail deer rifle
I would pick the .270 , it is my favorite deer round. I have been hunting with that round for 27 years. Pick it up in a good bolt action and a decent scope and you are fixed for life (of deer hunting) Good luck
