What is everyone favorite caliber for deer?

[Okie Whitetail Hunter]

I was and always will be a 270 win fan. However the last few years I bought into the 6.5 Creed hype and have used one on several hogs, deer, mule deer, antelope and elk. I have to say it works as long as you do your job.

Thinking of building another 270 win though as it is my favorite.

 

[SilverbulletMAG]

Not long ago I would have said the 7-08. Lately though, as much as I hate to say it...I'm pulling the 6.5 Creed out of the safe a lot more and would use that for a dedicated "deer caliber".

 

[Okie Whitetail Hunter]

I will say that is in my top 3 as well. I started my son out on a 7mm08 and used it for myself on quite a few deer. Its a great round.

Not long ago I would have said the 7-08. Lately though, as much as I hate to say it...I'm pulling the 6.5 Creed out of the safe a lot more and would use that for a dedicated "deer caliber".

 

[YZ-80]

Have to say .243 in most of my hunting scenarios. .25-06 and the Crudmore are vying for second place.

 

[Okie Whitetail Hunter]

243 works pretty well for Oklahoma whitetails. I have killed a couple with that caliber. I don't own a 243 so it was always with a borrowed gun. I like to try different calibers and my wife isn't a fan of this. Cause usually once I kill something with it I sell it and move on. lol

Have to say .243 in most of my hunting scenarios. .25-06 and the Crudmore are vying for second place.

 

[Indypendent]

25-06

 

[Okie Whitetail Hunter]

Just put a Remage barrel on my father in laws rifle in 25-06. Hoping he lets me borrow it this deer season as it was a joint effort. I provided the action, stock and he bought the barrel. This is one I have yet to shoot.

25-06

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

I'd probably have to say 6.5 creed. Although I hunt about equal with the 6.5 or my 7mm rem mag depending on my mood that day lol.

 

[slas]

I generally switch between a Rem Model 7 243 and Tikka 260. The 243 was bought for my son as soon as he starts hunting but I find myself enjoying it quite often. The Sierra 85 gr HPBT and some Varget do a great job on our Oklahoma whitetails.

 

[Okie Whitetail Hunter]

Nice just hunted with my son this last weekend around Binger, OK for youth season. He was shooting his grandpas 6.5 creed. He has used a 7mm08 the past few years which is a great caliber for deer in my opinion.

I generally switch between a Rem Model 7 243 and Tikka 260. The 243 was bought for my son as soon as he starts hunting but I find my self enjoying it quite often. The Sierra 85 gr HPBT and some Varget do a great job on our Oklahoma whitetails.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

.223, 6 CM, 6.5CM, .308 win, .30-06, .35 Rem. Love them all.

 

[Peddler 76]

Model 7 MS .257 Roberts or LAW Professional Model 6.5 Creedmoor.

Occasionally my CZ BRNO Model 600 .270.

 

[hunter67wa]

The terrain of the day will dictate which rifle I take by weight. Any legal caliber will work.

 

[Hespco]

Been shooting a 6.5 since 1964. Has never failed me . Elk to deer, just different bullet. High BC for flat shooting , fast retained time of flight ,mild recoil, high SD for deep penetration. What's not to like?