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10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:17 pm

Hey Gunny I resemble that remark.
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:32 pm

OK JEB, here ya go, like I said quite impressive list no matter what he was using.
But all were taken with a 170 gr 30-30, he didn't post the numbers other than a couple of had to's.
He is in his late 50's and a War Vet also.
This is post.
"A quick squizz through my log gives me - this list:

Duiker (Common, blue and red) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duiker
Springbok en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springbok
Steenbok en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steenbok
Oribi en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oribi
Klipspringer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klipspringer
Bontebok en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bontebok
Grey Rhebok en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_rhebok
Mountain Reedbuck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_reedbuck
Common Reedbuck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_reedbuck
Warthog en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_warthog
Bushpig (Red River Hog) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushpig
Zebra en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebra
Nyala en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyala
Impala en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impala
Oryx (Gemsbok) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemsbok
Sable en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sable
Black Wildebeest en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_wildebeest
Blue Wildebeest en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_wildebeest
Kudu en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_kudu
Puku en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puku
Letchwe en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lechwe
Eland (1 only - had to) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_eland
Crocodile en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile
Waterbuck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterbuck
Leopard (2 only - had to) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopard
Caracal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caracal
Jackal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackal
Hyena en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyena
Fallow Deer (introduced species) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallow_deer
Giraffe (one only - had to) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe"

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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by JEBar » Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:50 pm

truly impressive ....I've heard of most but certainly not all of them .... did he mention what he uses when going after truly big game ..?
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:15 pm

I know he has a H&H 375, and one more but, I can't recall at the moment.
Here's a comment from him earlier today.

Calibers mostly used by us (the poor~normal hunters) are 270, 308, 303, 7x57, 6.5x55/54/57 & 30-06. They shoot many eland. ideally, .375 or 9.3 is preferred.

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Post by BigAl52 » Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:22 pm

Glad Im not normal then Id wanna take the 38-55
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Post by JEBar » Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:40 pm

I can't help but wonder what he thinks of a 45-70
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:52 pm

He likes the 450 and the 45-70, when he was here a couple years ago I know that a couple guys let him shoot some ofthere's that weekend.
The one thing there is you are limited as to how many rifles/firearms you can own.
Different licences and such, and they have to have a purpose.
Like if want to shot a competition a certain licence, then you Have to a member of shooting club.
Couple for hunting, and they are allowed carry for protection.
Lots a hoops.

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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:57 pm

BigAl52 wrote:
Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:22 pm
Glad Im not normal then Id wanna take the 38-55
:lol: You would, ;)
that 35 of mine would like to go, bet them t4's wouldn't be to shabby either :roll:

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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Cofisher » Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:01 pm

Growing up I read the 270 was the best 'all around' caliber. I still believe that has merit. Having acquired a Henry 357, I am happy. But, would love a single shot 270. Will settle for the 308 though.
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)

Post by Vaquero » Sun Dec 08, 2019 11:42 pm

I know a few guys that hunt with the 270.
Nothing wrong with it for around here that's sure, very flat shootin.

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