What kind of gun do i use to shoot a whitetail?

[cats]

not that I ever would hurt an animal.  I'm just curious.

[bullets13]

you getting into hunting?  there are tons of options, depending on where you are hunting and the distance you plan on shooting from.

[tvc184]

not that I ever would hurt an animal.  I'm just curious.

It is according to what range. From maybe 200 yards and in, the most common are something like:

.243

30-30

30-06

.308

.270

7mm-08

There are plenty of other good and popular ones like the .222, .223 .280, 25-06, 6mm Rem and 45-70. Toss in the short mags and the exotics............

[82 5A State Champs]

.50 cal?  ???

[Bucof2010]

.50 cal?  ???

Never. Only time someone uses .50 cal is with muzzle loader...and that's whole different ball game...haha a pun

[txstar]

Use a rifle you feel confident with.  I hunt South Texas and use a .300 Win Mag.  I believe anything

25-06 or larger can get the job done.  Need to consider size of deer you hunt.  South Texas deer are usually over 175 lbs. up over 200 lbs. in many cases.  I think a .270 is a really good choice.  I believe in spending more on a scope than the gun.  Plus, you have to take the time to see what grain and brand of round best suits you rifle.