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

[Tobwright]

For me it’s the 6.5 PRC , 7PRC, 300 win, 6.5 creed, 25-06 and also 6.8 western forgot to add the western

 

[rclouse79]

Suppressed 25-06 shooting 115 gr Berger vdl. That is the only one I got, and the only one I am going to need.

 

[azqcman]

For me it’s the 6.5 PRC , 7PRC, 300 win, 6.5 creed, 25-06 and also 6.8 western forgot to add the western

I have used several over the years, but the ones that worked well for shots over 400 yards (hunting out west) are: 7PRC, 300PRC, 7WSM & 300 WM. All delivered instant knockdown power. Some other ones I have used for same distant shots were 6.5CM, 6PRC and did not have the knock down power and required 2 or 3 shot follow ups.

 

[canyonhunter47]

this is rokslide the best cartridges are 223 rem, 5.56, 223 AI, 223 Wylde, 22 creed (oh and 6UM)

 

[KurtR]

I have used several over the years, but the ones that worked well for shots over 400 yards (hunting out west) are: 7PRC, 300PRC, 7WSM & 300 WM. All delivered instant knockdown power. Some other ones I have used for same distant shots were 6.5CM, 6PRC and did not have the knock down power and required 2 or 3 shot follow ups.

You mean wallop factor that’s what you need

 

[CodeMonkey]

We're in an age where there really isn't a "bad" option. Know your gun, know its (and your) limits and you'll be fine.

If I had to choose 3:
1. 7mm-08
2. 6.5 Creedmoor
3. 270 Winchester

 

[Soj51hopeful]

On monstermuleys you didn’t mention the .300 wm or 6.5 creedmore or 25-06.

 

[ChrisA]

this is rokslide the best cartridges are 223 rem, 5.56, 223 AI, 223 Wylde, 22 creed (oh and 6UM)

What about the ARCs, you forgot about the damned ARCs

 

[canyonhunter47]

What about the ARCs, you forgot about the damned ARCs

Fast twist 22-250 too

 

[CMcCormick1805]

My top 3:

1. 7mm Remington Magnum Or 7mm PRC (they are pretty similar to me)
2. 270 Winchester
3. 308 Winchester

 

[dieselchessy]

7mm-08 has been my favorite for many years. It just works. Great balance.

I think a 300 wsm may be a better choice for shorter barrel suppressed. Good mix of bullet weight and speed with a short tube.

280 Ackley is a fine round, so is 30-06, 243, 260, 270, 308, 30-30, 25-05, 45-70, 6.5 creed, 6.5 prc, 6.5 Sweed, 300 win mag, 300 savage, and on and on.

 

[Hnthrdr]

You mean wallop factor that’s what you need

You mean they hit with “authority” TM