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 Best Texas Deer Cartridge
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01/12/11 07:58 PM
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Kyle Davis
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I was in a discussion with several hunting buddies about our favorite rifle cartridges for whitetail hunting in Texas. The choices were wide ranging from .243 Win all the way to .300 Win Mag. It just got me wondering what the general hunting public thinks about this. Let's list our favorite caliber for chasing Texas deer.
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Re: Best Texas Deer Cartridge
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01/12/11 07:59 PM
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cameron00
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01/12/11 08:04 PM
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catchin'
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Re: Best Texas Deer Cartridge
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01/12/11 08:15 PM
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Kyle Davis
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I did not even list my favorites. I like 25-06 and 25 WSSM.
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Re: Best Texas Deer Cartridge
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01/12/11 08:28 PM
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01/12/11 08:35 PM
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25-06
257wby
7/08
270wsm
300wm
carry a 300wm 95% of the time.
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01/12/11 08:37 PM
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01/12/11 08:43 PM
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.270, 30-30, 3006
I know a lot of folks that would never use anything but a 30-30 on Deer in Texas.
"A hunt based only on trophies taken, falls far short of what the ultimate goal should be." -Fred Bear
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01/12/11 08:47 PM
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.243
.270
7mm08
My Favorites in Texas
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01/12/11 08:48 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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25-06
Recoil, cost, availablity
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Re: Best Texas Deer Cartridge
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01/12/11 08:48 PM
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a lot of variation in "Texas deer"
For example: The "best" for mule deer in the Trans-Pecos or trophy bucks in the Brush Country, would not be the best for Hill Country does, nor for East TX Piny Woods.
But in general, I would recommend the 25/06 for a factory round.
My personal fav is the 257AI.
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01/12/11 08:49 PM
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22LR 
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01/12/11 08:49 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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And ever rifle mfg chambers it even vanguard. 
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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01/12/11 08:50 PM
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30.06 and .243. Those are the only 2 I got so that's all I can list.
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01/12/11 08:52 PM
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I prefer some of the new .177 PBA air rifle ammo that they sell at academy. It's lighter, so it has more velocity, and really does a great job on head shots under 10 yards.
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01/12/11 08:53 PM
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01/12/11 08:53 PM
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.257 Roberts
Because my dad gave it to me. The ultimate Texas round.
Pro Texana.
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01/12/11 08:56 PM
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01/12/11 08:57 PM
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how does the 25-06 compare to the recoil and KD power of the .270?
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01/12/11 08:58 PM
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01/12/11 09:10 PM
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30-06
one gun for all of North America.
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01/12/11 09:12 PM
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how does the 25-06 compare to the recoil and KD power of the .270? in a 9lb rifle the 130gr 270 would have about 16 ft-lbs of recoil. The 120gr 25/06, at about the same velocity would have abut 13 ft-lbs. The actual felt recoil also depends on the rifle and how well it fits the shooter. While the 270 recoil is certainly not objectionable. The reason I like the 25/06 or 257AI, is the recoil seems to be just light enough that I can see the impact of the bullet and watch the deer's reaction. as to KD. I've taken lots of deer with both and don't think you will ever be able to see the difference with bullets of similar construction.
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01/12/11 09:12 PM
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01/12/11 09:13 PM
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01/12/11 09:14 PM
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