Anything .243+ will kill any deer at 300yds. Accuracy is about repeatabilility: hitting the same spot everytime. I would focus on a rifle that is accurate; caliber would be a secondary concern.
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Anything .243+ will kill any deer at 300yds. Accuracy is about repeatabilility: hitting the same spot everytime. I would focus on a rifle that is accurate; caliber would be a secondary concern.
Honest either a 7mm Mag or 300 mag will do whatever you need them to do.I’m sorry should have said 250_500 yards I have a 30.06 and am comfortable to 300
Are you really going to take 500yd shots? I know it's done, but you need be 100% proficient to make it an ethical attempt. That means hitting a vitals- sized target everytime shooting from the same position as you will be when hunting. I killed an 8pt two years ago at a measured 340yds with a 30-06 shooting 150gr Accubonds. One shot, dead right there. That was from a prone position with the gun resting on a backpack.
If I was going to hunt deer at 500yds it would be with a .264/6.5 in one of the hotter chamberings. Doping for distance is the easy part. The harder part is reading the wind and making the correct adjustment. The .264 bullet is about the least deflected by crosswinds of any caliber and will deliver the 1000ft-lbs of energy at .5k yds generally considered to be necessary to take a whitetail.
BTW, which 300...several flavors are available.
Unless you're like me. I probably couldn't hit a durn boxcar at 300 yards with a match-grade rifle and ammo.Not trying to be rude, but if you're only shooting 300 can't you just use a .243, 30-06, 308, etc... 300 is pretty short range shooting.
Owned both, still have the .300. It will do anything the 7 mag will and more. While the 7 mag is a decent round, not significantly better than .270, .280, .30-06.
if you have a 30-06 then you really just want to buy a new rifle ..can't blame you at all . i do the same it's definitely up to you and you only . a guy told me when i first started reloading to don't ask everybody just do what works for you . he was rightI’m sorry should have said 250_500 yards I have a 30.06 and am comfortable to 300