Originally Posted by Ruger270man
What are your opinions for the best long range caliber for hunting whitetails out to 500-600 yards?


What kind of terrain? Whitetails are not that big, nor are they bulletproof, but I'd want more bullet and more trauma/blood if hunting 500yd deer as they cross roads/trails/lanes through thick cover than I would if I was hunting them in a meadow or pasture. Some locations may let you watch an animal for quite a while and pick your shot, others may force you to take a quicker shot with a tough angle or pass on the shot.


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