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10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
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10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
I really can't fault any of the 10 listed because all of the calibers listed ===> https://gunnewsdaily.com/best-caliber-for-deer-hunting/ ..... each of them will most certainly put deer on the ground .... in my book, 9 of the 10 are classic hunters .... each of those 9 has a large following .... if I was making out the list, I wouldn't have included the 25-06 .... rather, I'd have picked a big bore like a 44 Mag .... Comments
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
JEB, I would agree with most, and Loved that the 35 Rem., was his #2, and said it was the Best cal. for hunting deer.
But he didn't mention the 444.
And I'm not crazy about the 243 but it does work, kinda similar to the one you mentioned.
RP
But he didn't mention the 444.
And I'm not crazy about the 243 but it does work, kinda similar to the one you mentioned.
RP
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realizing its not even a tiny bit scientific, I also question two 7MM's .... I only know one fellow who hunted with a 7 Mag .... I loaded his ammo for him, he bought the dies and supplies .... they must have a much larger following than there is among the shooters I know
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
I haven't read the article yet but have taken quite a few with my 25-06. I had only one I had to track and that one was less than 40 yards or so through some pretty thick brush.JEBar wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 12:39 amI really can't fault any of the 10 listed because all of the calibers listed ===> https://gunnewsdaily.com/best-caliber-for-deer-hunting/ ..... each of them will most certainly put deer on the ground .... in my book, 9 of the 10 are classic hunters .... each of those 9 has a large following .... if I was making out the list, I wouldn't have included the 25-06 .... rather, I'd have picked a big bore like a 44 Mag .... Comments
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
understood .... all 10 are very capable calibers and "Best" is most certainly a subjective term .... hopefully down the line I will have the opportunity to see yours in action
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
Everybody gets to pick their own. This kind of "Best of" list is nothing more than irritating and irrelevant clickbait.
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
I'm with Jake on this; the 25-06 was my go to cartridge when pronghorn hunting here out West. The 30-06 or .270 Win have been the two I've used more than all others combined on elk and deer. But, alas, I no longer hunt, so, traded or gave away all but one 30-06: My Ruger No.1B. I t stays. Now, I just chase empty can dirt clods or steel gongs with the levers.
With an occasional upland bird hunt in the mix.
With an occasional upland bird hunt in the mix.
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
yep, like I said, I'd like to see a caliber that would make larger holes on the list
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Re: 10 Best Calibers for Deer Hunting (Updated: 2019)
What's going to be larger than the 45 Calibers.
The 50BMG ain't much of a hunting round, not that it ain't capable.
Just Overkill, besides what are you hunting.
My 444's will take anything in this country, as will that obsolete cal. 45-70.
Heck I have a friend in South Africa that hunts with...........................................................................................................
a Marlin 30-30, of course he has others but a lot, and I do mean a lot of what he hunts, he hunts with a 170 gr bullet in a 30-30.
RP
The 50BMG ain't much of a hunting round, not that it ain't capable.
Just Overkill, besides what are you hunting.
My 444's will take anything in this country, as will that obsolete cal. 45-70.
Heck I have a friend in South Africa that hunts with...........................................................................................................
a Marlin 30-30, of course he has others but a lot, and I do mean a lot of what he hunts, he hunts with a 170 gr bullet in a 30-30.
RP
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