Best cartrigde?

[devildog999]

I know this isn't in the hunting forum, but I am putting it here because I think it will gather more views therefor more responses.

What do you think is the best cartridge for hunting deer and other critters around their class?

I am going to get a Rammy 700 but don't know for sure if I wanna go .308 or larger. Thank you

[Mr. Beretta]

Simple answer.

The 30.06 Springfield.

Many bullet / power configurations available.

IMHO

[B Strong]

I second the /06, especially if you reload.

[devildog999]

Simple answer.

The 30.06 Springfield.

Many bullet / power configurations available.

IMHO

I do like the sound of that as that is one of the cartridges that I have been heavily thinking about.

[Fjold]

For deer sized game I would say the 260 Rem. Less recoil than the 308 and great downrange ballistics.

[Rem222]

308 Winchester... Never failed me....

[Trigger Finger]

I think I would take the good old 30-30 win rifle. A Winchester or Marlin lever action. It would double as a good HD weapon!

[Jonathan Doe]

If you hunt within 300 yards, 308 is a good choice. I have used 308 with head shots, and it never failed me. In CA, with the lead free ammo regulations, you may have to try different loads.

[tcrpe]

For deer sized game I would say the 260 Rem. Less recoil than the 308 and great downrange ballistics.

Unless you're shooting .260 Rem in a Kimber Montana, then ouch! I think it kicks more than my .30-06.

But then, Remington 700 is a pretty heavy gun by comparison.

But hey, it's good to get a shot off, so who really cares?

[Crusader]

I'd go with .30-06, it's a great cartridge.

[AlexBreya]

.308 > .30-06

[devildog999]

.308 > .30-06

Please elaborate.

[devildog999]

I think I would take the good old 30-30 win rifle. A Winchester or Marlin lever action. It would double as a good HD weapon!

Keep in mind, I'm not looking at all rifles. I'm looking at Remmy 700 ONLY. I appreciate the ideas, but the only info that helps me is a cartridge that one can recommend for the 700, other rifles do me no good.

[cgseanp1]

7mm Remington Mag

[Sunwolf]

30-06