ThomC Report post Posted July 19, 2018 Your too late, the only thing left is down in the war zone. So, an AR w/30 round clip will protect you if you want to go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benbrown Report post Posted July 20, 2018 I have shot more with a .270 than anything else. That said, my current Coues rifle is a custom .257 AI built on a Mexican Mauser action. As has been said, it's more important to have a rifle that you can carry and shoot accurately. My minimum caliber would be .243 Winchester, although I have friends that get their deer every year with a .223 of some persuasion. FWIW, I have never shot a Coues whitetail much beyond 200 yards, and most were about half that distance. YMMV. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted July 20, 2018 Ive taken coues with 30-06, 270 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted July 20, 2018 270. It's all about knowing your gun and have confidence in it. Practice 500yrd shots aren't easy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 20, 2018 7mm. The caliber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 20, 2018 7mm. The caliber Thank you. Lots of personal favorites listed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 20, 2018 7mm. The caliberThank you. Lots of personal favorites listed. 257 weatherby is right there but not a lot of dudes shooting that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 20, 2018 7mm. The caliberThank you. Lots of personal favorites listed.257 weatherby is right there but not a lot of dudes shooting that Killed several with a 257 wby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 20, 2018 7mm. The caliberThank you. Lots of personal favorites listed.257 weatherby is right there but not a lot of dudes shooting thatKilled several with a 257 wby.I killed 1, 572 yards. good times. But I killed a Muley and I've seen my dad kill a few deer with it too and none went anywhere 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBenz63 Report post Posted July 24, 2018 300 win mag. Done messing around with multiple rifles. One and done 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THREEDFLYER Report post Posted July 24, 2018 My go to has been my Browning A-Bolt in 30-06 and I will probably stick with it. However, I will most likely add a rifle in .300 WSM in the future. Thanks for all the suggestions and opinions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tikka Report post Posted July 24, 2018 Currently shooting a 280AI that I absolutely love... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chico Report post Posted July 24, 2018 IMHO---that would be the rifle that you can shoot accurately out to your maximum range whatever that may be ...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted August 9, 2018 .308 I will be updating the scope this yr. optics and a range finder are actually more important than caliper in my opinion cant see/m and know the distance - you won't tagg'm 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northAZarcher Report post Posted August 13, 2018 Hopefully this year it will be a 410 grain Easton axis with a rage broadhead! 6.5 creedmoor is the latest that I am really liking right now. But any big game cartridge will do that you shoot well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
