re: Best deer rifle, caliber, setup for whitetail?

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what would y'all recommend to reach out there at longer distances, optics included?

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Nothing wrong with a .270. It's probably your optics.

The difference in a 3x9 40mm and a 4x12 50mm is quite noticeable.

I think the bigger scope looks a little goofy on a rifle, but for reaching out down a pipeline or any other long shot the extra magnification is huge.

3x9 40mm


4x12 50 mm


Then you even have options like this...