| Re: Calibers for Whitetail [message #12830 is a reply to message #12829] |
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IMO - the most efficient woods cartridge available for whitetails is the .375 Winchester. 2,000 fps, almost zero recoil (I use it in a 15" encore barrel) and gret bullet selection.
not to mention, it's a light-switch for whitetails...
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| Re: Calibers for Whitetail [message #12977 is a reply to message #12921] |
Tue, 14 August 2012 10:13 |
hunterintheshadows
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Registered: June 2012
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243 is fine for deer but i don't think it's a good choice for beginners. too many variables can lead to a lost animal. not so good on raking shots unless using a bonded premium bullet, not much of a blood trail from a poor shot,etc. the 257 bob is a better choice and doesn't kick much more. my thought is that if the person in question cant handle a 30-30, 260,or 7mm08, they probably shouldn't be hunting big game. just my opinion, but the 243 is an experts gun, not a beginners!
i'm a straight,white,republican,catholic,god fearing,gun owning patriotic believer in freedom....how else can i piss you off today?
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| Re: Calibers for Whitetail [message #12993 is a reply to message #12977] |
Tue, 14 August 2012 19:21 |
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cajuntec
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Registered: November 2009
Location: Williamsburg, VA
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hunterintheshadows wrote on Tue, 14 August 2012 10:13my thought is that if the person in question cant handle a 30-30, 260,or 7mm08, they probably shouldn't be hunting big game. just my opinion, but the 243 is an experts gun, not a beginners!
So my 8 year old, shooting a .357 magnum T/C Encore rifle at deer less than 50 yards shouldn't be hunting? Wow. That's quite a statement. I'll let him know. 
I don't hear many experts touting the advantages of using the .243 over any other caliber. I've heard a lot about .30-06, .270, 7mm-08, .25-06, .257 Roberts, .280, etc... much more than I've heard talk about the "expert" nature of a .243. Actually, until I saw your post, I've never heard anyone note the .243 as an expert gun.
Respectfully, I don't agree with those statements at all. I'm not trying to change your opinion either. I'm just stating my disagreement.
My belief - Shoot what you can handle, and be accurate with it. Don't worry if someone else shoots something bigger.
All the best,
Glenn
If at first you don't succeed... buy newer / better equipment!
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| Re: Calibers for Whitetail [message #12994 is a reply to message #12993] |
Tue, 14 August 2012 19:54 |
Sierra Ghost Hunter
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Registered: April 2011
Location: West coast
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cajuntec wrote on Tue, 14 August 2012 19:21
My belief - Shoot what you can handle, and be accurate with it. Don't worry if someone else shoots something bigger.
All the best,
Glenn
In other words don't get caliber envy!
A.22 LR can be very effective on any deer and that is why poachers prefer it as their silent caliber.
Glen, your 8 year old is just fine shooting a .357 at 50 yards. I still use my lever action .357 for a brush gun when conditions require a short barreled rifle. Shot many a wild boar with it as well.
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