one rifle only poll

what would be your choice for a one rifle deer rifle

  • .223 rem

    Votes: 3 0.8%

  • 22-250

    Votes: 1 0.3%

  • other .22

    Votes: 3 0.8%

  • 243 win

    Votes: 24 6.2%

  • 6mm rem

    Votes: 4 1.0%

  • other 6mm

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • 6.5 x 55 swede

    Votes: 21 5.4%

  • .260 rem

    Votes: 6 1.5%

  • other between 6 and 6.5 mm

    Votes: 10 2.6%

  • 7 x 57 mauser

    Votes: 11 2.8%

  • 7mm08 rem

    Votes: 31 8.0%

  • .280 rem

    Votes: 10 2.6%

  • other between 6.5 and 7mm

    Votes: 10 2.6%

  • .308 win

    Votes: 94 24.2%

  • .30-06 sprg

    Votes: 145 37.4%

  • other over 7mm

    Votes: 15 3.9%
  • Total voters
    388
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Its funny that from 1906 till present there is one cartridge that finds itself chambered in almost every rifle produced today, has the widest and largest selection of factory rounds produced, has been necked down/up to improve upon one aspect or another, but theres only one round that does it all..The .30-06 Springfield. Why handicap yourself with less of a bullet espectially seeing everyone would like to shoot deer 200 lbs. + at some point, also why neck it up to a glorified mortar round. Secondly I found my friend no longer putting his 6.5x55 on a pedistal after he decided to shoot a 200 + pound buck in the shoulder this year in ontario, sadly that deer probably became wolf or coyote food.
 
Secondly I found my friend no longer putting his 6.5x55 on a pedistal after he decided to shoot a 200 + pound buck in the shoulder this year in ontario, sadly that deer probably became wolf or coyote food.
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While I'm sorry to hear of lost game, isn't the average moose (which the Swede is so famous for taking) well in excess of 600lb???
 
While I'm sorry to hear of lost game, isn't the average moose (which the Swede is so famous for taking) well in excess of 600lb???

I've lived in Maine for 22 years now, hunted for 14 years and still haven't had anyone tell me how they'd go out with a .243 Win class bullet and tackle moose, its not ethical, i wouldn't take my .30-06 on a cape buffalo hunt. Im sure it can be done, but to say the 6.5x55 is famous for moose, i wonder why northern Europeans swear by the 9.3x62, thats more of a moose class bullet, 6.5x55 is a great bullet, in its class...
 
I've lived in Maine for 22 years now, hunted for 14 years and still haven't had anyone tell me how they'd go out with a .243 Win class bullet and tackle moose, its not ethical
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While I agree it never hurts to have "more" gun for game as large as moose, I wouldn't say a 140 grain 6.5mm soft point is anywhere near same class as even a 100gr 6mm Nosler Partition.

What kind of bullet was your friend using?

The Swede obviously has worked for decades in Europe on game larger than even Canadian whitetails, which proves its capabilities. If the Swede (or my .260 Rem) was all I had I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a "vacation hunt", but I'd darn sure use premium bullets in it..like I would even in the '06 (of which, I own two).
 
Why handicap yourself with less of a bullet espectially seeing everyone would like to shoot deer 200 lbs. + at some point
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If you think a ~7mm-sized bullet (.270, 7mm-08, etc.) is a "handicap" when it comes to deer, then you're definitely mistaken, and obviously not aiming at the right part of the deer!

If you want to use a .30 caliber bullet for deer, fine, that's your choice. But I'll never understand why anyone thinks a .270 or a comparable caliber is under-powered.
 
I guess what i based a lot of my thinking on in my post is that.....I look at a lot of the deer Ive seen taken both where i hunt in Ontario and here in Maine, yes a .270 will do but why was the .270 created in the first place, its advantages in trajectory over the .30-06 isn't worth the decrease in energy(my opinion) lost in the lighter weight bullets. I'm all for broad side shots, less meat damage and a much better approach, smaller rounds do the trick well but Ive shot a few buck in the shoulder to drop them and the '06 hasn't failed yet.
 
I guess I look at the decrease in energy the same way you look at the trajectory differences. The difference is just over 100 ft-lbs at the muzzle, and the energy numbers get closer as you go out (9 ft-lbs at 200 yds). To me, that's insignificant when we're talking about 2708 vs 2820 **. So, I guess my opinion is that the increase in energy isn't worth the decrease in trajectory :p (you say potayto, i say potahto).

I wasn't really trying to say anything negative about your choice of shot placement. I guess I was just trying to be witty... may have missed the target though :)

Either way, the .270 was my first "real" rifle, so that's why I love the caliber. If my first rifle had happened to be a 30-06, I'd probably be on the other side with you. It's all in the experiences.

** I used Hornady's website for the numbers. Numbers were for a 130 gr SST for 270 vs a 150 gr SST for 30-06
 
Ive been firing 180 Accubonds (Winchester), and the corresponding .270 load in w/a 140 Gr. bullet firing within 5 inches of each other at the 500 line and certainly there's a margin of greater than 9 pounds at 200, something like 300ish. If i compare rounds i typically pick the same bullet in both and look for the most potent load either can come up with.
 
I voted for the 6.5x55..

IMO is it just me or are some of you sick of those two .30 calibers..I know I am.. everyone and their son's Grandmother has one and its very boring its like Jim, Joe, Billy's Dad's, Tom's, Bob's Grandfather handed down tool shed neglected rusted piece of Winchester blah blah 308 or 30-06.. :barf:

I have nothing against straight shooting calibers and the variety of factory ammo offered.. but a little over spammed. Without their military following I dont think much or anything close to the attention would be paid to these calibers in present time.

Who doesn't like a nice 7mm or 6-6.5mm's light recoil.. accurate to further ranges..easier to put back on target..

Never say never but I don't think ill ever buy a 308 or a 30-06.
 
I voted for the 6.5x55..

IMO is it just me or are some of you sick of those two .30 calibers..I know I am.. everyone and their son's Grandmother has one and its very boring its like Jim, Joe, Billy's Dad's, Tom's, Bob's Grandfather handed down tool shed neglected rusted piece of Winchester blah blah 308 or 30-06..

I have nothing against straight shooting calibers and the variety of factory ammo offered.. but a little over spammed. Without their military following I dont think much or anything close to the attention would be paid to these calibers in present time.

Who doesn't like a nice 7mm or 6-6.5mm's light recoil.. accurate to further ranges..easier to put back on target..

Never say never but I don't think ill ever buy a 308 or a 30-06.
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Awww...you're just spoilin' for a fight. Not going to happen.
 
Awww...you're just spoilin' for a fight. Not going to happen.
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No my friend just my perception.. I saw alot of people voted for those calibers.. forgive me if you took it that way.. everyone has an opinion.. I didnt wish to start anything.. humbly stated "IMO".

All of the calibers listed are capable of excellent accuracy.

Cheers.
 
My elk rifle is a 7mmRemMag, but my dad has taken every elk he has ever shot at with a .270. As always, shot placement is king. It's tiresome to say that, probably tiresome to read, but darned if it isn't true.
 
Where I hunt for deer, a 30-30 is my choice. In these woods you rarely see beyond 300 feet, and I've never taken shot longer than 150 feet.
 
The 280rem would be my choice .284 caliber is awsome as well as the selection of bullets for handloaders. and when i shot the barrel out i could have it reamed to to 280Ackley improved which has been done already.:)
 
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This is like a "favorite pistol caliber" poll without .45 ACP.

I detect a high degree of fail. D'oh.

.308 btw.
 
living in the foothills of the Cascades, i have rarely had a shot
over 175 yds. that said i use a .25-06 for deer. excellent
accuracy, plenty of punch, gentle on shoulder.
 
When properly handloaded, it (the .280 Rem.) can approach the 7MM REMAG."

Well - kinda, anyway. The disappointment with the .280 is that it can't get the 162/165 target bullets moving at the 3000fps. mark where they belong, and the 7 Mag. can
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It was never intended to push the heavier target bullets at 3000fps. it was developed to be a competiter to the 270win which it didnt because of being chambered in a pump and autoloader. in a bolt action it is everything and more that the 279 wishes it was esspecialy in the Ackley Improved version. i love the 7mm but dont need the mag to do the same job. and thats where the 280rem fills a gap.
 
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I would vote 270 if it were one of the choices, however, no one can argue the success of the 30-30 when it comes to taking deer.
 
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