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Definitely a .257 of some sort
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From the options listed I’d choose the 7mm-08.
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If you are hunting woods areas then the 308 is hard to beat... Unless you hunt power lines where you get long shots, then a 6.5 is a better gamble.
Personally I like the 260 vs. Creedmoor - I have one chambered in my Sako 85, and I pile them up each year with it.
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If you reload, I’d choose the 25-06. If not then I’d take the Creed.
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You don't mention handloading. So ammo availability would be my choice. .308 can be found at just about any walmart, hardware store, feed store, etc....
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of those I'd pick the 6.5 CM
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I have been working on the idea of the perfect deer rifle for most of my adult life. I had just about figured it was a 7mm-08 shooting a 120gr bt or ttsx at 3175 fps from a 700 in a McMillan mtn Rifle stock. If I had to do it again I might go with the creedmoor just due to ammo availability.
In Va most of the shots are 100 yards or less, so I have found myself using a 300 BO more these days.
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Of those listed- I would go with the .25-06.
Although the 6.5creed is likely the correct answer and the .308 gives you more versatility and ammo is everywhere.
Not a wrong answer in the bunch i suppose.
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If I could only have one deer rifle, it would be a .25-06. Thankfully I don't have to settle for just one.
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If TN will let you, use the 223.
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Handload or no?
Scope choice for connecting beyond zero? (Duplex, BDC, or turrets)
The deer at 300-400yds, are they typically crossing shooting lanes or relaxing in pastures/clearcuts?
All 3 chamberings are good picks, but deciding on the best for your needs requires a bit more info.
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Factory ammo only. 75% open field hunting 25% woods hunting
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Of your choices, I would take the creedmoor, but if it were me, I would get a 7mm-08.
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My heart says .25-06, as I dearly love that cartridge.
My head says 6.5 Creedmoor, as it will be easier on bullets at <100 yards, gives up nothing at long range and will have far more factory ammo options.
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not on your list but you obviously like the 7mm cal. so, why not stay with a good thing and go 7mm-08 rem???? it just makes too much sense and it really makes sense if'n you load your own ammo. Big Ed
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