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Best Antelope/Mule Deer Caliber?
Thanks for all the replies. Like a couple of you said, there is no "best" caliber for the hunts I'm looking at as there is a full range of calibers that are very good for the job, and it really does come down to personal preference and how I'm able to shoot whichever gun I'm using. I am very... -
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Best Antelope/Mule Deer Caliber?
Yeah, my 300 shoots very well and I do use it for mule deer (and will continue at times regardless of buying another gun). I even considered just picking up a .243 or something similar for antelope but decided I wanted a little more horsepower if I wanted to use it for something else. -
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Best Antelope/Mule Deer Caliber?
Thanks Guy, unfortunately I do not reload (currently) which is one of the reasons I am leaning towards the .270, plenty of factory ammo options available. Not being a handloader is the primary reason I looked past the 25-06, otherwise this would be a definite contender. Thanks again -
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Best Antelope/Mule Deer Caliber?
I'm looking to purchase a new rifle for antelope and mule deer hunting, I own a .300 Win Mag so I won't need it for larger game. I have gone round and round looking at 6.5 Creedmoor, .264 Win Mag, 7mm-08, among others. At this point I'm thinking either the 6.5 or the standard .270 Winchester...
