RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

I use a .308 win and I'm very happy with the performance. For the animals you mentioned I think it's pretty much academic and comes down to preference. I agree with the reasons the other folks gave for the .308.

Good luck.

Ant

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

.308 in a quick handling short action would be just about perfect in my books. Works great on deer and as for hogs....we'll we've only got escaped pure strain Russian Wild boars and the .308 works fantastic. Buddies I've talked too actually prefer the .308 over their faster magnum deer rifles, if you hit the shield, less chance of the bullet just exploding and not penetrating.

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

Find the rifle that you like and then get what ever caliber it comes with. If all that is equal I would go for the 06 if you have closer shots because you can shoot bigger bullets with it. If not all close the 7mm would be my choice for its flat shooting.

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

.270 without a doubt. Plenty to put down either of these animals. Extremely accurate and flat shooting. I can't imagine shooting anything else. (except of course for elk LOL )

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

I have used a 7mm, and a 308 for deer, and I also live in NC. these deer dont really get big like up north it seems to me, so all you need is a 308. I never did like all that extra damage from the 7mm, to messy. the 308 has performed great up to 250 yards. For a hog, get a good bulldog and a sharp knife, its way more fun. take care.

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

308 win

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

I use a remington pump .308
not only does it get the job done but you can get reallllly fast follow up shots once you're used to it, and that could be the difference between gutting that deer/hog you shot or going to look for another one. obviously it also depends on your style of hunting and terrain.

my vote is the .308, but all 3 get the job done.

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

JR, of the three you mention just for deer? I would go with the .308.

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

I would pick the 30-06 for the game you described. It is one of the best all around cartridges and has a little bit more punch than the 308, which I also think is an excellent caliber.

RE: 308 or 7MM-Mag or 30-06 For Deer And Or Hogs
 

I'd take a .308 loaded with a 165gr ballistic tip or partition anytime.

I busted a wild russian boar about a week ago with 110gr hornady SP's loaded around 2500fps for groundhogs. The shot was about 80yds and on a dead run, tore that pig up bad.