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Sniper151 01-27-2010 05:59 PM

Not listed, but I use a 308 Rem. for just about everything with a bullet to match the game.

Bloodsaw 01-27-2010 06:10 PM


Originally Posted by LifexIsxHunting (Post 3564617)
30-06 it can really pack a punch with a 200 grain sp, any of them will kill a deer though.


I prefer bullets that actually expand before they leave the deer

Sheridan 01-27-2010 07:03 PM

Don't own any of those, but all will do the job............I'd use my .35 Marlin lever gun under those conditions you were referring too.

Pro-Line 01-28-2010 02:23 AM

From .243 up, the caliber really doesn't matter. Deer aren't thick skinned animals and are easy to kill...especially if hit correctly.

Of your choices, I'd opt for the .270.

aharley1 01-28-2010 03:10 AM

My 30-06 has always dropped them where they stood.

klim 01-28-2010 03:44 AM

I use both 270win and 300win. Both work very well for me.

ipscshooter 01-28-2010 06:44 AM

Whichever one YOU shoot the best. I like lighter recoil, so, of the three you listed, I'd probably opt for the .270. But, I'd prefer a .243 or 7mm-08.

Western MA Hunter 01-28-2010 06:55 AM

just for hunting deer? I would say 270...

Colorado Luckydog 01-28-2010 07:04 AM

50 BMG on any deer over 75 yards.

halfbakedi420 01-28-2010 07:37 AM

mybad, i thought we were stayin inside 50 yards....definitely the 338 rum!!!!



Originally Posted by jeepkid (Post 3564571)
.338 RUM, the others won't kill a deer over about 50 yards...



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