It depends on what you hunt. The biggest game animal I hunt is whitetail deer, and the past 5 years, I've been using a 6.5 Creedmoor. I also do a lot of coyote hunting, and use a number of rifles for that, but could get by perfectly with a 223. Actually, I could compromise and use a 243 for everything.
But, to play along here........270 and 223. I picked the 270 in case I ever draw a Kentucky elk tag.
To me a Creedmoor works but it’s like driving a Honda Civic.
For years the only centerfire rifle I owned was a 243 and around here works perfectly. Some days I just want something different.
I would like make a few hunts out west and want to already have a familiar set up when I go.
Im applying for those Kentucky elk tags as well. Those folks are stingy with those tags.
