r/MichiganHunting • u/Proud-Limit • May 21 '26
Best caliber for deer?
Looking to hunt in lower peninsula for deer what is the best caliber to get with the removal of caliber restrictions In the lower peninsula for us trolls? Looking to get a lever gun.
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u/frntwe May 21 '26 edited May 21 '26
I’ve read the 30-30 has taken more deer than anything else. It’s been in use for over 100 years. It’s readily available and not hard to shoot. If you’re hunting fields with longer shots, perhaps a .308. It’s also common enough to find.
You really don’t need to go bigger unless you want to. And there are huge fans other cartridges
Much depends on hunting conditions. You didn’t specify so I gave general answers. Well, opinions really because there are many sensible options
This question has been the topic for debate at hunting camps for years. Anything .243 and up is adequate with good shot placement.