I will be taking the contender hunting this year for the first time. It's actually the first time hunting in years. Now my question for you is of these four calibers below, which would you choose and why. A ask because I know they will all work great. I am just torn on which one I want to use. Due to the fact that I haven't been in a while, I will keep my shots within 100 yards. My thoughts on each below.
7mm TCU
Same as the 7-30. I know a lot of you has used this what is the average range you try to stay under?
7-30 Waters
Nice round and shoots well. I just struggle because I would really like to try the JDJ's more.
309 JDJ
I have only been to the range with this once and need some practice. I just picked up some Nosler 125, 165, and 180 grain ballistic tips. I think I am going to load some 125 and 165's and see how they do this weekend.
375 JDJ
I feel the 375 is a little excessive but it is the one that I have shot the best. If I use this one I will be using Hornady 220G FP (everything else I have is overkill). Actually, I do have some Speer 235 Semi Spitzers that will work well too.
I'm pretty excited about this trip to say the least. Your comments are appreciated.