What is the best caliber rifle to use for deer hunting?

[bpjp]

I am new to hunting and will start next season. Looking for the best caliber of rifle.

 

[IRuleYou]

There is no such thing. If you're in brush country, and shooting at closer (100 yards or so) ranges, a slow heavy slug like the .30-30 (it won't bounce off twigs like lighter, faster bullets will). Wide, open country and longer range, something like a .308. Maybe a 7mm Mag for mulies. I've taken more deer with a .243 than anything else.

 

[Kidwitha12gauge7e0]

30-30 for up close at around 125 yards .270 for 350-400 yards and .308 for farther

 

[TroutKing]

I think it really depends on where your going to hunt and how far you can take a shot.

I use a 30-30 in california because deer are smaller. The rounds are cheaper and get the job done. I shoot a 300 win mag for deer in CO and UT. BIgger deer and they drop.

Also depending where you live ammo can be limited. So i would say 30-06. Its a big bullet to take any deer and almost every ammo shop has the ammo available.