What rifle caliber is suggested for hunting white tail?

Im looking for a rifle that's dependable and accurate. I've been between a 30-06, 308, and 270. I am also open to any other calibers that will be effective. Not really worried about recoil. Have currently been looking at a Remington 700 but other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.What rifle caliber is suggested for hunting white tail?
As mentioned, any of the three cartridges are great for deer hunting-or even up to moose,elk or black bear hunting. I reload for multiple rifles, and the 30-06 has been my favorite cartridge since I was 13,it just gets the job done. I've always had great results using a 165 grain bullet in my 30-06s,even before a started reloading. Remington Core Lokts were always in the rifles if I shot factory ammo.The 30-06 has more energy than a 308 or 270, and the difference between a 270 and 30-06 trajectory with same style bullets (not weights) is close enough for me to want the extra punch a 30-06 delivers. I load with ';premium'; bullets, and in reality,the bullet selected plus shot placement is probably more important than which cartridge,but 30-06 also has more mass and velocity available when you need it.


I grew up with a Remington 725 BDL Custom (30-06) in the gun case,so I can't say much against the Green, but be aware of pricing and values in the 700 series-you ';can'; spend a lot of money on just cosmetic upgrades instead of true rifle improvement. I currently shoot Browning in 30-06 and 300 WSM. I like the ergonomics,60 degree bolt throw and handsome looks. I'm also getting sub MOA groups from both. I like the Tikka T-3 and Sako A7 for similar reasons as the A-Bolts. I also have enjoyed using CZ 550 rifles. They use a traditional Mauser controlled feed action,and are built like bank vaults. Friend used one in 375 H%26amp;H for his African trip for everything including Cape Buffalo.


Cabela's is selling Model 700s for $460 currently,that includes a Cabela's Pine Ridge scope (normally a $80-$100 scope for what that is worth), and a Savage combo for $470. This is the season to start looking for bargains too-that is why you want to keep your options open if your aren't in a rush-a Ruger,CZ or Browning at $600 might trump a Remington at $500 or less.


I've been around some really marvelous rifles over the years-Rem 700s don't interest me as much as a FN built Safari,Sako or a Colt Sauer would.What rifle caliber is suggested for hunting white tail?
270 Winchester is a little overbore but a great choice if your shots tend to be long as a rule. 308 Winchester and 30-06 are great picks, if more than you really need for deer. If you like the idea of 308, you really ought to consider 7mm08 or 260 Remington. The sectional density of the bullets usually used in those calibers (both necked-down versions of 308) are nearly as flat-shooting as 270 and penetrate like nobody's business. Personally, I still use 7x57 a good deal of the time, its waning popularity having no relationship whatever to its fine performance.
Let me see. 30/06 and 308 up to 150 grain bullet shoot basically the same, the 308 does have a shorter bolt movement than either the 30/06 or the 270 also know as bolt throw, this makes the 308 a little faster reloading than the other two choices you gave your self. Then the 270 does shot flatter so were you will have longer shots the 270 would be the better choice. But if you mite want to take on elk or moose the 30/06 will take heaver bullet loadings like 180 or 200 grain bullets. over all they are so much alike any of them would be a sound choice. I hunt with a 30/06 by choice because there are bear in some areas that I hunt, but either of your other two choices would work well were I hunt as well. It is personal choice, there are a lot of bullets out there that will do the same thing. Close brush the 35 Remington is nice as is the 3030 which as a single round has taken more deer than any other round but the 30/06 and 8mm Mouser are both close behind in Numbers and the 3030 has been around a lot longer. as for Rifles Model 70 Winchester is good, Savage Arms makes a nice package, and the Remington 700 is a nice choice too. Hope this old hunter helped some.
everyone has a favorite, for me, I switched to .270 over 30 years ago, and have never regretted it. It is one of the flattest shooting cartridges available. I have used it to harvest black bear, mule deer, elk, white tail deer, Antelope, Hog and more. .308 and 30-06 are both great calibers too.


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If your going to use it just for whit tail deer and nothing much larger I would stick with the 270 or a 243. Remington 700's are great rifles and easy to get parts for if you ever need to repair anything on them. Savage makes great rifles also for the pirce, extremely accurate right out of the box. I have 2 Savage rifles with the accu-trigger and I love them.
I have a 700 in 7mm Rem mag. The deer around here are huge compared to the ones down south. I also use it for elk and mullies. If white tail is your largest game animal, it may be too much for you. But it is smaller caliber than a 30-06 and a .308 at .284. But it packs a punch not needed for small animals.
I have a Savage Model 10 in .308 for Mule Deer in SD. Though 30-06 is more versatile. I just have the 308 because I had several 30-06s already. I know some will swear by the .270 but I never felt the need for that caliber. If you are looking for closer distances, and you are in a rifle state you may look at a Marlin 336 in 30-30 or 35 Rem for brush busting fast paced shooting.
the 3 you mention are a dead heat tie for larger game hunting in North America.





Out were I live... I can find ammo for those 3 in any Walmart... and about half the small town drugstores and gas stations and hardware stores from here to the East Slope of Colorado (and beyond)
i`ve used a 20 gauge for about 18 years and the last 4 years have been using a 30-30 and i think its got a lot of knock down power,but it depends where you hunt open country or hardwoods hills like i do.
Any of those calibers will do. Consider also the .25-06 Remington. The Remington 700 rifle is a great choice.





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Any of those will do.


I like my 30-6.





It depends on the terrain you are hunting on too....is it open long range fields....deep think woods....windy valley....





there is a lot to consider.
the 3 calibers you mention are pretty easy to come by and so is the ammo
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270. win forsure
ya go with 30-6