Written by Larry Weishuhn

“And just how many whitetails have you taken Mr. Knowitall?” countered the hunter poking a stick at the coals, sending a spray of embers into the dark November sky.

“Now…Wait a minute! Everyone knows it ain’t the rifle, caliber, round, nor load, it’s the person pulling the trigger!” Then pointing a gloved finger at me, “You’re the one started this! Don’t think you’re going to get off that easy without telling us what you think!”

I smiled, having long enjoyed posing the question to campmates, “What’s the perfect whitetail caliber and round?” knowing most deer hunters are highly opinionated when it comes to their choice.

Growing up in rural Texas my first perfect deer round was the .22 Long Rifle. It was the only rifle we had other than my dad’s .30-30. Thankful

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