deer rifle
- Thread starter ROCK1973
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I prefer the 25-06 but any of the quarter bore rifles make fine deer guns
I prefer the 25-06 but any of the quarter bore rifles make fine deer guns
There are numerous excellent deer hunting cartridges. I'd choose by making some decisions as to what kind of distance, conditions and type of rifle you like to shoot. Even at that, there will be many good choices. There's no one best.
Mike Oxbig
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Scarborough Ontario
The .270 is easy, cheap to buy, and a great all around deer round.
I use my .303 for deer and .300WM for anything bigger or way longer shots. (not like the .270 couldn't do it but i don't own one and my .303 is open sights.)
I use my .303 for deer and .300WM for anything bigger or way longer shots. (not like the .270 couldn't do it but i don't own one and my .303 is open sights.)
Pathfinder
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- Northeast Ontario
Id pick a rifle that I liked and fit me well then I would pick a chambering.
Mike Oxbig
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Scarborough Ontario
Good advice as pretty much any center fire will put a deer in your freezer. Fit and feel first. (right after legal requirements.)
What type of Deer and where you want to hunt them would help decide too... the smaller BlackTails on the Island, WiteTails, or Mulies .... and the terrain is going to be quite different too depending on where you want to hunt. A blanket statement of the 30.06 being a good all a round choice would likely apply ...
Echos again. Get one that feels good in your hands and points to sight as naturally and fluidly as possible. Iprefer ligt carry rifles mostly carbines. I can't give advice on a calibre cause I'm still spinning the wheel myself. I've had lots and have killed with 30-30, .308, 270, 30-06, 44Mag, 303 Savage (First kill) and 35Rem. Have fun deciding!!
BrotherRockeye
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- Rural Saskatchewan
.270 is a good choice
personally I like a 250-3000...doubles nicely as a varmint rifle too.
personally I like a 250-3000...doubles nicely as a varmint rifle too.
25.06 or .257roberts would be my first choice if I could find it in the gun I want. Followed closely by .270 win. Only because of easier to find ammo and more choices in guns
I'll prob just use my 300winmag with 150g bullets for a while longer, then invest in a 25.06
I'll prob just use my 300winmag with 150g bullets for a while longer, then invest in a 25.06
heavyBullet
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- Just off the island of MTL
Another thing to think of is availability of ammo. Will you be reloading ??? Make sure you pick one that you can easily attain ammo for.
What is best caliber rifle to have for deer hunting ONLY?
For me, an old swedish mauser in 6.5 55 is ideal for deer. As the others have said, it depends on where you are hunting to find what is ideal for you. Lots of options.
- Location
- Richmond hill, Ontario
million dollar question i went with a 7mm rem mag...great for anything in ontario
i went with a 7mm rem mag...great for anything in ontario
million dollar question
Like what????
If I lived in the east, I would look for a nice light bolt action in .250 Savage or .257 Roberts, (or a Savage 1899). I like these nice light cartridges and for critters the size of whitetails I think they are ideal. Out here I think the .270 Winchester is a good choice. It has the flat shooting abilities yet still mild recoil. Of course that all depends on the bullet too. Contrary to what everyone these days seems to think, you do not need a .300 Ultramag to get through the first layer or two of bulletproof fur being worn these days by deer. A nice, mild recoiling cartridge out of a nice to carry, light weight well balanced rifle would make the ideal deer rifle. For sights, either East or West, a 2-7 power scope will offer all the power you need, but still keep things light.
