Using one out west for mule deer has been wonderful. Shooting at deer in the 250-300 yard ish range has the deer not bolt upon shooting. I've even seen a group not take off when a one shot flop happens.
When hunting w/o a can on my rifle, the deer always start to move after a shot, if not bolt.
Big fan of the 7mm-08, used in MN/ND for white-tail and MT for white-tail and mule deer.
140 gr Accubond, have also used 139 gr SST. Plenty of deer taken around 200-335 yards with my group.
I've also hunted with 30-06, 308 Win, 300 Win mag, and recommend the 7mm-08 for new hunters. I believe...