What is the best caliber for hunting whitetail deer in Maine?

I've never had the pleasure of hunting in Maine. If rifles are legal for deer hunting in Maine here's what I recommend.... .243: for shots out to 200yds .270: for shots out to 500yds 30-06: will perform similarly to the . read more

Hunting deer in Maine is done mostly in small fields and thick brush. There's not a lot of big Ag fields here, so most shots are short, under 100 yards. I would skip the smaller rifle calibers and start looking upwards of .270 with a heavy bullet to blast through brush. read more

GALLERY: Best Deer Cartridges 1 of 10 <h2>6.5 Creedmoor</h2>The 6.5 Creedmoor is a relatively new cartridge that was designed specifically as a target round, but it has caught fire among hunters who appreciate its many qualities. read more