best varmint caliber.

[deerhunter24]

hi guys. i really like spotlighting and need a new gun that will mainly be used for foxs and rabbits but will also need to take out the odd deer. i am looking at lots of calibers and would really like you opinions.

 

[WYWINCHESTER]

I don't know how odd the deer is, but the 204 will do the rest of the jobs nicely.

 

[brian flatlander]

I don't know how odd the deer is, but the 204 will do the rest of the jobs nicely.

If your spotlighting deer anything will work if you shoot em between the eyes.

 

[Cattleman]

.224 Valkryie

 

[deerhunter24]

I don't know how odd the deer is, but the 204 will do the rest of the jobs nice

 

[noharleyyet]

22 two fiddy

 

[BackofBeyond]

.300 RUM.

 

[deerhunter24]

bit overkill dont you reckon

 

[perma]

and would really like you opinions.

that’s obvious

 

[deerhunter24]

thank you

 

[blueridge]

I agree with the 22-250. Get a fast twist (i have a tikka with 1:8) and you’ll have a wide range of bullet weight options. For deer, would have to check your state regs.

 

[BackofBeyond]

bit overkill dont you reckon

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[Scott85]

I agree with the 22-250. Get a fast twist (i have a tikka with 1:8) and you’ll have a wide range of bullet weight options. For deer, would have to check your state regs.

I don’t think they are allowed to own guns in Cameroon.

 

[OLDWESTBUFF]

what does everyone think of the .243 for this topic? Beginner here. Mostly interested in predator hunting; fox, coyote, bobcat

 

[Whitetail_kid]

what does everyone think of the .243 for this topic? Beginner here. Mostly interested in predator hunting; fox, coyote, bobcat

Would do all those things very well. Maybe a little on the large side but things can’t be too dead

 

[WYWINCHESTER]

what does everyone think of the .243 for this topic? Beginner here. Mostly interested in predator hunting; fox, coyote, bobcat

What are you looking for in hunting Predators?? Fur? Fun? 243 will kill all of them. Get the right bullet for your operation. A smaller caliber won't damage the fur as bad. Just saying.

 

[belshawelk]

I am a .243 guy. 55gr for yotes and like and 100 + Gr for Antelope/ deer.

 

[whatnot]

.17 hmr

Quiet, deadly, still kinda cheap ammo

 

[Deleted member 20812]

If your spotlighting deer anything will work if you shoot em between the eyes.

RIGHT IN THE FuGGIn hEAD!!

 

[Don Fischer]

After 50+ years of hunting and shooting I have learned what the best caliber is for everything. it's whatever you think it is. If you still don't know you need to shoot more.