re: Buying a rifle / Caliber question

Just my 2 cents, but I agree with tomcatrav, for deer inside of 300 yards, the rifle caliber is irrelevant. What I do think matters is accuracy. So assuming the scope and ammo are matched well with the gun, the shooter's ability to put the round on target is the most important variable. So when someone asks me to help them choose a caliber, my first question is, Are you recoil shy? A neck, lung, or heart shot from a .243 is absolutely lethal. But a .300 Win mag gut shot deer may run 300 yards into the brush before dying. So unto thyself be true. Pick a caliber you can hit with and don't let the macho get in the way of being a successful hunter.