most popular caliber for mule deer and elk

[Paradude54]

A while back Cal from the Shooting Den told me that for antelope, deer and elk seasons 80% of the ammo he sold was 30-06, 270, 308, 7 mm Rem mag and 300 Win mag.

Thanks again for all the input. This is a small sampling in the big scheme of things, but I think that in prepping we all need to keep in mind what is most popular, not neccesarily the ideal and that's why I put the survey up. Looking back, even though I don't personally like belted cartridges, I should have included the 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Win Mag though.

[rhineoshott]

Other,
I do most of my hunting with .22LR. Mabye if I have some distance shots I'll use a .17 HMR

joking

[Colorado Osprey]

Other,
I do most of my hunting with .22LR. Mabye if I have some distance shots I'll use a .17 HMR

joking

There is actually more to that than you might think.
Nationally, there are more deer taken with 22lr because of poaching than taken with any "other" caliber.

[CapLock]

I end up using an Encore in 300 mag for most of my big game hunting.

[theGinsue]

Okay, I want to take this thread up a notch.

What would everyone consider as the best caliber for not only deer and elk, but for bear - I'm talking both blacks and browns (full sized Grizzleys), as well as Moose.

Is there a caliber that you'd recommend that would cover all of these options without bein too much on one end or too little on the other?

Discuss.

[theGinsue]

What, nothing?

How about if I word it like this:
What do you think is the best caliber for long range elk deer and bear hunting?

What if you were limited to these calibers: .300, .338 or .270 (Yes, Win Mag & WSM can be included)?

[BigBear]

Bear?... hey.....

I would say .338 to make sure it STAYS down. Nothing more alarming than a pissed off bear... I should know. HAHA.

[locogunnut]

if your going to use one rifle for deer and elk i would have to say the 30-06 because there is sooo many different grain ammo avaible. but i myself use a 270 for deer and a 300 win mag for elk.

[TennVol]

Currently, a Sako chambered in .300 WSM is my mulie/elk rifle.