In your opinion what 3-5 rifle cartridges are best for Mule Deer?

[Tobwright]

For me it’s 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, 300 win mag, 6.5 creed, 25-06

 

[Taudisio]

6arc, 22creed, 6creed, 6.5creed, 6.5prc

 

[TxxAgg]

Attention seeking post.

Anything will do

 

[mtnbound]

For me it’s 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, 300 win mag, 6.5 creed, 25-06

22CM, 6CM, 243, 6ARC, 6UM

 

[Bonecrusher 0338]

7mm Remington Magnum, load it down to 7mm-08, or past 300 Win Mag, if you like.

 

[Marble]

For me, I've become a pretty big fan of my 6.5 PRC. But I've been killing stuff with 7mm mag and 300WM for decades.

I do not think the cartridge choice in any of my rifles have ever been the reason for my success.

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[Arrieta578]

Lots of good cartridges: My recommendations are the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .270 Win, 280 AI, 7mm RM.

And, don't rule out a good 7-08 or the old 30-06.

 

[Ryan Avery]

6CM, 6CM, 6UM, 6UM and 6UM

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

6CM, 6CM, 6UM, 6UM and 6UM

I only opened this thread to see if you put 6UM 5X.

Disappointed

 

[gravypup]

6.5prc 7prc 270 rem mag
6mm would be solid choice

 

[southLA]

Why is it always 3 or 5? Why not 2 or 4?

 

[Stache Attack]

6creed, 6.5 creed, 6.5 prc, 270 win, 7mm08

 

[WyoWild]

Deer seem to die pretty quick with any vital hit from 223 on up. I can't really see an advantage to going with anything over 6.5 PRC. For me I have moved down to 6 Creed as my primary deer rifle as it offers great ballistics and ability to spot shots with less recoil.

 

[RReuter]

6.5 PRC & 156 Bergers in a squared away rifle have given me an extreme level of confidence the last four years. 24 animals, no drama. I have to check myself once in awhile. I think just because I can see them that they're in range.