gotboostvr
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So as many of you are aware, certain states have limitations on which cartridges can be used for deer hunting. Ohio has one of the odder selections not being based on power factor, or caliber, or case length, just an arbitrary list that we get to pick from. I've edited out the obsolete and under powered from the list to the main contenders.
I already use a 44mag carbine, and will continue to do so for deer drives. I recently acquired a TC Encore with the intent of turning it into my "stand rifle" and will purchase a barrel accordingly.
Which of these cartridges would provide me (with appropriately hand loaded ammunition) the most range? I'm currently leaning towards 357 Maximum but am open to suggestions. I think the 375 Winchester or 41 Remington mag might be nice, flat shooting rounds as well.
.357 Maximum, .375 Winchester, .41 Magnum, .444 Marlin, .460 Smith & Wesson, .45-70, .475 Linebaugh and .500 Smith & Wesson.
In any case I will be hand loading whichever cartridge I decide on, most likely I'll never fire a round of factory ammo. This is a bit of an odd question, please relocate if it's in the wrong sub-forum since I wasn't sure where to post it exactly.
Again, I'm concerned with which cartridge (and by extension what bullet and load) will get me the flatest shooting combination out to about a max of 300yrds. All things being equal, I'd rather not be beaten up too bad by super heavy 500gr 45-70 loads either if avoidable.
I already use a 44mag carbine, and will continue to do so for deer drives. I recently acquired a TC Encore with the intent of turning it into my "stand rifle" and will purchase a barrel accordingly.
Which of these cartridges would provide me (with appropriately hand loaded ammunition) the most range? I'm currently leaning towards 357 Maximum but am open to suggestions. I think the 375 Winchester or 41 Remington mag might be nice, flat shooting rounds as well.
.357 Maximum, .375 Winchester, .41 Magnum, .444 Marlin, .460 Smith & Wesson, .45-70, .475 Linebaugh and .500 Smith & Wesson.
In any case I will be hand loading whichever cartridge I decide on, most likely I'll never fire a round of factory ammo. This is a bit of an odd question, please relocate if it's in the wrong sub-forum since I wasn't sure where to post it exactly.
Again, I'm concerned with which cartridge (and by extension what bullet and load) will get me the flatest shooting combination out to about a max of 300yrds. All things being equal, I'd rather not be beaten up too bad by super heavy 500gr 45-70 loads either if avoidable.