RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

I would go with the .270 and reload so some light 130 grain loads for deer!

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

Can I ask a stupid question?

How come nobody is mentioning the classic, tried and true, 30-30 winchester loads for deer hunting?

I have a nice Marlin 30-30 w/Simmons scope and it's dialed in perfectly to 100 yards. [8D]

Butch A.

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

Well, if your asking what "I" would choose, it would be all of them, plus a few others. The only problem I have is deciding which "one" gets to go on the trip this year...

Actually don't have the 7mm08, but really like the 7X57. Don't have the 270WSM, and do not anticipate getting one.

If you get them all, you will have your greatest available selection of factory loaded ammo, and all kinds of things to do at the reloading bench.

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

The Southeast is more built up, so I find noise is a factor - if you don't want people complaining about your hunting. Any of the ones you listed should be fine though.

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

.270

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

I'll put in another vote for the .270! A nice 130 gr load for deer as someone else sugjested. A nice light recoiling wild cat version of the .30-06!

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

.308 or 30-06

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

7mm08 would be a great choice

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

7MM all the way........but if you don't like the recoil stay with the 308....

RE: Which caliber would you pick?
 

308 - love the short action