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Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Either would do fine, use what is more comfortable to you.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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According to some on here neither is big enough caliber for a Texas WT. I don't own either one of those two but I do own a .223, 6mm, .270 and .280 and all have killed plenty of deer. Pick one caliber and learn to shoot it well. Place the bullet where it needs to be and that will your best hunting caliber.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Dang how many of these threads you going to make....
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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09/08/16 12:19 AM
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Either would do fine, use what is more comfortable to you. Ditto, I have killed a bunch with maybe the 7mm a bit more, but they both get the job done well. Taken many Mule Deer and elk with the 7mm as well, no complaints with right ammo for it. 06 may give you a wider range of ammo choices from small varmint to big game, but I lean towards the 7mm personally for bigger game.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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09/08/16 01:19 AM
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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09/08/16 01:42 AM
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Get one of each! Man can't have TOO many guns.....
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Either would do fine, use what is more comfortable to you. Could not have said it better myself.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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I did a lot of research on these 2 guns and the 7mmag has a 1st shot kill percentage of close to 90%, whereas the 30-06 only comes in at a paltry 3.7%.
Choice is clear.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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09/08/16 02:47 AM
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With those calibers you will not hear "shot placement is key," although it is. Whatever you choose, learn to shoot it well.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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It'll kill a bull elk. If a deer doesn't die from it, it's your fault.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Both flawlessly do any job required in Texas. 7mag is just a bit louder in my experience.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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+ 1 on 270 Yup. Or a 7mm-08 Rem.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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I did a lot of research on these 2 guns and the 7mmag has a 1st shot kill percentage of close to 90%, whereas the 30-06 only comes in at a paltry 3.7%.
Choice is clear.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Both good.. one is a lot more expensive that the other in regards to ammo
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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I did a lot of research on these 2 guns and the 7mmag has a 1st shot kill percentage of close to 90%, whereas the 30-06 only comes in at a paltry 3.7%.
Choice is clear.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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I think the ballistics are a hair better on the 7mag, but I went for the 30-06 because of all the options in ammo. Of course, now I realize that both are pretty much the same thing and reading ballistics is purely a waste of time. I think the 30-06 ammo was a fair bit cheaper awhile ago, but haven't compared them in years. A buddy had a custom 7mm built that is a very nice rifle. I think the trigger used for the rifle is more important then the caliber you choose when you are in the same category of bullet. An adjustable trigger is worth whatever it costs. I personally put a Timney trigger on my Remington 700 BDL rifle.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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I did a lot of research on these 2 guns and the 7mmag has a 1st shot kill percentage of close to 90%, whereas the 30-06 only comes in at a paltry 3.7%.
Choice is clear. THIS
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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09/08/16 01:35 PM
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Between the two you asked about...my choice would be a 30/06
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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09/08/16 01:43 PM
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They will surely both work. If you are new to hunting/shooting I may recommend something smaller to start with. And if you only plan to hunt deer and hogs etc. I might look at something on the smaller side as well. But they are both adequate for the job and will be fine as long as you shoot them fine.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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I think the ballistics are a hair better on the 7mag, but I went for the 30-06 because of all the options in ammo. Of course, now I realize that both are pretty much the same thing and reading ballistics is purely a waste of time. Well, that's just not true.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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if you hit him--------- either. if you miss the shot, neither will work.
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Re: Is a 7mm mag rifle good for deer hunting or would a 3006 be better?
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Either will work. Personally, I prefer to 30.06 for more all around hunting choices/ammo options and it is usually lighter weight that 7mag if you have to carry it much. Just get comfortable and confident with your gun, i.e. range time.
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