I can't decide . . .

[l.denison]

Well I'm in the market for a new rifle, going to be used mainly for hunting deer in mostly open country, where shots can be anywhere from 50-300 yards, and i can't decide which caliber, i have it narrowed down to: .270, 7mm-08, .25-06 or .30-06 . . . comments . . . thoughts . . .

 

[Duncan Idaho]

My vote is for the 270. Plenty of power, relatively flat trajectory, respectable velocity, and easy to find ammo on the shelf.

 

[olansky]

.270's your best bet

 

[Wolfstrack]

I'd say the same ...
first choice will be .270 followed close by 30-06

 

[AWOL]

.270 for me also

 

[Ar180shooter]

Another vote for the .270. It's a great flat shooting round that can easily take a dear at 300m.

 

[stubblejumper]

My choice would be the 25-06,it will easily provide clean kills on any deer if you place your bullet properly.

 

[guido]

either 06 is good. premium bullets in the 25. cheaper and good availability in the 30

 

[captonion]

I like the 25-06. Works good for long range,and its a little different than what everyone else carries.

 

[Cummins4x4]

Another vote for the 26-06, mines an AI with a 26" tube. Available as a factory chambering from Cooper

 

[shortaction]

1st
7mm-08 & 140gr Rem Core-lokt
Short action, 12.6 ft/lbs recoil, 1490 ft/lbs energy @ 300yds
-7.8" at 300 yds with 200 yd zero

2nd
25-06 & 120gr Rem Core-lokt
Long action, 12.5 ft/lbs recoil, 1351 ft/lbs energy @ 300yds
-7.2" at 300 yds with 200 yd zero


3rd
270 & 130gr Rem Core-lokt
Long action, 16.5 ft/lbs recoil, 1472 ft/lbs energy @ 300 yds
-7.0" at 300 yds with 200 yd zero


4th
30-06 & 150gr Rem Core-lokt
Long action, 17.6 ft/lbs recoil, 1445 ft/lbs energy @ 300 yds
-8.2" at 300 yds with 200 yd zero

 

[jethro66]

270, 270 wsm ,7 rem mag . I have a 270 wsm and it dropped a deer on the spot with plain jane win. super x at 122yards....

 

[ndb86]

I love my savage 110 in .30-.06 she has taken many a deer from 50 to 425yards. In the long run get WHATEVER you want! get what's fun and exciting for you. anything larger than .243 and larger is legal for use in alberta and it's beleive that any caliber .243 and up will work just fine so long as you get your target practice in and know how to shoot. so have fun and you had better post pics!

 

[X-fan]

270, 280, or 30-06.

The 280 might be the best choice in that case capacity.

Good luck!

 

[SuperCub]

Well I'm in the market for a new rifle, going to be used mainly for hunting deer in mostly open country,

270Win or 25/06. Both would be excellent for deer, but the 270 might give an edge with heavier bullets for moose.

Also, the 270 would be easier to get ammo for if you're not a handloader.

.

 

[olansky]

i bought a 1 and a half inch hole through my deer at 343 yards last season

 

[SuperCub]

i bought a 1 and a half inch hole through my deer at 343 yards last season

HUH??

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[gitrdun]

i bought a 1 and a half inch hole through my deer at 343 yards last season

I'm gonna go 7mm-08 only 'cause it works very well for me. Now, how do you buy a 1 and a half inch hole? Walmart....... right?

 

[Rifleman1911]

.300 win mag all the way. or the lowly .303. ( whitch I like better anyway)

 

[Gibbs505]

Why not take a look at a 7X57?