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What cartridges have you taken deer with?

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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 19,330 Senior Member
    #542
    So, here is my 2016 updated list.

    (deer sized game)

    .223 Rem
    .22-250
    .6x45 AR
    .243 Win
    .25-06 Rem
    .260 Rem
    6.5-06 A-Square
    .270 Win
    7mm-08 Rem
    .280 Rem
    7mm Rem Mag
    7mm RUM
    .30-30 Win
    .30-30 Ackley Improved
    .308 Win
    .30-06 Spr
    .300 Win Mag
    .300 RUM
    .357 Magnum
    .35 Rem
    .358 Winchester
    .375 Ruger
    .40 S&W
    10mm
    .44 Mag
    .445 Super Mag
    .430 SJS
    .45 ACP
    .45 Colt
    .454 Casull
    .460 Smith & Wesson Mag
    .45-70
    .458 Win Mag
    20gr (Buck)
    12ga (Buck/Slug)

    The cartridges in red are the new additions from this season so far.

    The only other cartridge I'm likely to add this season might possibly be the .338 Win Mag if given the chance. Otherwise, it will probably be more of the same as I don't have any other new cartridges
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • snake284snake284 Senior Member Posts: 21,015 Senior Member
    #543
    I have used several rifles on deer, but mainly .270 Win., 6mm Remington, .257 Roberts AI, .308 Win., .30-30 Win., 9.3x62mm, 30-06, 7 Rem. Mag. The top ones here are the .270, the 6mm, the .308, and the .257 AI.
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  • RocketmanRocketman Banned Posts: 1,118 Senior Member
    #544
    20 gauge shotgun with slugs. Ohio sucks. Can't wait to finish my 357mag pistol and hunt with it. Also considering a 44mag rifle. I reckon I could hunt with one of my 44mag pistols though.
  • snake284snake284 Senior Member Posts: 21,015 Senior Member
    #545
    HAWKEN wrote: »
    .50 cal patched RB
    .243 Winchester
    .270 Winchester
    .38 Special
    .357 Mag

    Sorry list, short on imagination........Robin

    Why is that Bro? You have at least one on there that is the BEST OF THE BEST!:tooth:
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
  • Hondo341Hondo341 Member Posts: 448 Member
    #546
    .30-30
    .50 Muzzleloader .44 sabots
    6.5x55
    Crossbow
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  • KMT2KMT2 Member Posts: 120 Member
    #547
    450 marlin in 1895m guide gun
    450 marlin in BFR Magnum Research Revolver
    7mm mag
    12 gauge slug and buckshot
    mainly with the 450 revolver
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 19,330 Senior Member
    #548
    KMT2 wrote: »
    mainly with the 450 revolver

    Wow!!! Awesome!
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 19,330 Senior Member
    edited May 16 #549
    So, here is my 2017/18 updated list.

    (deer sized game)

    .223 Rem
    .22-250
    6x45 AR
    .243 Win
    .25-06 Rem
    .260 Rem
    6.5-06 A-Square
    .270 Win
    7mm-08 Rem
    .280 Rem
    7mm Rem Mag
    7mm RUM
    .30-30 Win
    .30-30 Ackley Improved
    .308 Win
    .30-06 Spr
    .300 Win Mag
    .300 RUM
    .338 Lapua
    .357 Magnum
    .35 Rem
    .358 Winchester
    .375 Ruger
    .40 S&W
    10mm
    .44 Mag
    .445 Super Mag
    .430 SJS
    .45 ACP
    .45 Colt
    .454 Casull
    .460 Smith & Wesson Mag
    .45-70
    .458 Win Mag
    .500 S&W Magnum
    20gr (Buck)
    12ga (Buck/Slug)

    The cartridges in BOLD are the new additions from this past year/season season.

    Realized I never updated the list from last year. 

    Next year, I wanna add the .480 ruger and maybe a .50 BMG to the list. May even splurge and try a 9mm. 
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • knitepoetknitepoet Senior Member Posts: 17,286 Senior Member
    #550
    After 4 years, kinda doubt you'll get much of a reply
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  • snake284snake284 Senior Member Posts: 21,015 Senior Member
    edited May 17 #551
    Who did this thread vote for the last election? I know it's old enough to vote.

    My list hasn't changed in a while. No new guns or rather deer rifles have I been blessed with. Last deer I shot was with my 51 year old (At the time) .270 which was already on my list. First deer I killed with it was the year I bought it, 1966.
    However this is a new year and I will soon be in possession of my 7x57 which I will use to pursue game with next season, hopefully adding another cartridge to the list. That will round out the 57mm case rounds pretty well, because I have killed deer with the Roberts, albeit the AI version, the 8x57, and the 6mm Remington.
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 19,330 Senior Member
    edited May 17 #552
    knitepoet said:
    After 4 years, kinda doubt you'll get much of a reply
    Well, you did. 

    Anyway, it’s my running list from year to year. Keeps my OCD in check and folks are free to add what they will. 

    Ain’t like there is much else to read on this forum but gossip these days, with the occasional gun thread. 
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • knitepoetknitepoet Senior Member Posts: 17,286 Senior Member
    #553
    Zee said:
    Well, you did. 

    Anyway, it’s my running list from year to year. Keeps my OCD in check and folks are free to add what they will. 

    Ain’t like there is much else to read on this forum but gossip these days, with the occasional gun thread. 
    True enough
    Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pirates, Rule #37: There is no “overkill”. There is only “open fire” and “I need to reload”.


  • bellcatbellcat Senior Member Posts: 1,255 Senior Member
    #554
    22-250
    6.5x55
    264 Win Mag
    270
    30-06
    300 win mag
    300 WSM
    338-06
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  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 19,330 Senior Member
    #555
    bellcat said:
    22-250
    6.5x55
    264 Win Mag
    270
    30-06
    300 win mag
    300 WSM
    338-06
    That reminds me!!  I took a deer with my .338-06 season before last. Guess I gotta add that to the list. But, since I can’t edit......
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • ZeeZee Senior Member Posts: 19,330 Senior Member
    #556
    Zee said:
    So, here is my 2017/18 updated list.

    (deer sized game)

    .223 Rem
    .22-250
    6x45 AR
    .243 Win
    .25-06 Rem
    .260 Rem
    6.5-06 A-Square
    .270 Win
    7mm-08 Rem
    .280 Rem
    7mm Rem Mag
    7mm RUM
    .30-30 Win
    .30-30 Ackley Improved
    .308 Win
    .30-06 Spr
    .300 Win Mag
    .300 RUM
    .338-06 A-Square
    .338 Lapua
    .357 Magnum
    .35 Rem
    .358 Winchester
    .375 Ruger
    .40 S&W
    10mm
    .44 Mag
    .445 Super Mag
    .430 SJS
    .45 ACP
    .45 Colt
    .454 Casull
    .460 Smith & Wesson Mag
    .45-70
    .458 Win Mag
    .500 S&W Magnum
    20gr (Buck)
    12ga (Buck/Slug)

    The cartridges in BOLD are the new additions from this past year/season season.

    Realized I never updated the list from last year. 

    Next year, I wanna add the .480 ruger and maybe a .50 BMG to the list. May even splurge and try a 9mm. 
    Forgot to add the .338-06 A-Square. 
    "To Hell with efficiency, it's performance we want!" - Elmer Keith
  • shushshush Senior Member Posts: 6,260 Senior Member
    edited May 22 #557
    Zee said:
    Ain’t like there is much else to read on this forum but gossip these days, with the occasional gun thread. 

    I am somewhat guilty of this but such is life with all its limitations and indispositions.

    And out of the prattle comes a bit of yin-yang, be it comparatively rare.

    This is not, in any form, a rebuke of your post, which are always very enjoyable to view and read.

    It is just a hands up in class.





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  • snake284snake284 Senior Member Posts: 21,015 Senior Member
    #558
    Being mainly a rifle shooter I can agree with Zee. It comes down to looking forward to thread repetition. I love it when threads about hunting rifles and/or building rifles are the norm. The only thing I really use handguns for is carry. That's taken care of in the Self Defense section here. I know that hand guns are some people's world and this place isn't only about me, each to his/her own, But just saying, for my own interests here I'll chase lists like this all day long and never get tired.
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
  • mitdr774mitdr774 Member Posts: 212 Member
    #559
    I have taken whitetail with my .30-06 and 6.5x55 so far.  I was less than pleased by the results with 180gr factory in my .30-06 (it doesnt seem to like 150gr bullets for some reason) and the 129gr in my 6.5x55 held together better than expected given the lack of distance.
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