Dedicated mule deer cartridge. Which one and why?

[Salmonchaser]

25/06. Ruger#1

 

[oldskool67]

30-06 because Murica

 

[steadytowingandshot]

Mine is almost back from the gunsmith. Fast twist 25-06 on a tikka platform.

nice

 

[BCD]

But....but.....but my barrel is carbon wrapped

I'm sure I'm out of the loop, but isn't 1/2 MOA precision with multiple factory ammo options still cool?

Initial sight-in/Dope gathering with factory Federal loaded 168 Berger:
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Adjusted Zero/Dope for the Federal:
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Gathering Initial Dope/sight-in with factory Hornady 162 ELD-X
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Adjusted Zero and corrected for Dope
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Different day with a little wind
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Maybe the best part of my dedicated mule deer gun is that I can also use it on elk or antelope or bears or......

What rifle??

 

[MallardSX2]

300 WSM 150 grain Winchester silver-tips. Deadly combination for all animals.

 

[meatsports]

6.5 PRC