Thread: Having that 'best deer hunting cal' argument with a mate. 6.5x55 vs .270win vs 308

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

I think they are all fine for the job. Somehow over the years I have arrived at the conclusion that bigger holes seem to make things go down a little more reliably especially if the shot is well off perfect.

Shot placement is the key. any of the mentioned Cals work fine.Not a believer in the BIGGER HOLES theory. Too many people, esp newbies starting out if using a big Cal often dont shoot them as accurate as one should. Seen and heard more wounded animals with big cals than well placed shots with lighter cals. Not hit in the right place a animal will still run. Maybe you get some more room for a slight error with a big cal but often people take shots that arent that ideal because they "have a cannon"".
Give me a 243 on the money any day rather than a 3006 thats änywhere in the big part"" that do the trick theory