recomended whitetail and muley cartridge.

[Andy L]

I dont know why Rocky would make the statement, any of the above, except the 300?

It dont take a cannon to kill deer. And, you dont have to shoot 500 yards. But, you stated you wanted to shoot over 500 yards, and of all the rounds listed, the 300 will take over and outshine them all from there on out. No doubt about it.

Mine has recoil too, but its nothing a normal man cant handle. Especially when shooting at game. I dont see it as an issue. Some may? Hell, my 5"10", 145lb, 12 yr old boy shoots mine and doesnt complain.

I love my 25-06 and use it alot for deer, but I rarely shoot over 250 yards around here. I have a 280 that I like as well, but for the same thing. But, if Im going to the bean fields and think I may want to take a poke out over a quarter, the 300 Win cant be beat by any of them.

Dont let these guys scare you. Its a fine, fine cartridge and should you make a less than perfect hit, your most likely still gonna get your deer. (please dont anyone start one of the old bs internet arguments about condoning bad shooting, just stating a fact)

Andy

Edit: I re read Rockys post and with his play on the word Magnum, I assume its either about the recoil or the meat damage. Neither is a valid argument against a 300. Especially compared to the other calibers above at ranges over 500 yards. Actually, if I could only keep one rifle for deer, I would sell my 25-06, 243, 280, 308 and 30-06 and keep the 300 for all the reasons listed above.