its a toss between rem.700 classic 6.5-55 or ruger mkll 25-06. when i was gunsmithing full time my uncle drove me crazy talkin about 6.5 calibers and how good they worked at 2700-2800 speeds. god i hate it when hes right. he bought one of the first 260s when they came out,and i bought the classic from him. deer drop at the sight of that rifle,LOL. never had a 25 caliber till my youngest son got me one for christmas pressent. man does it shoot flat and sub 3/4 groups all day long. i guess you can teach a old dog new tricks

After 5 Pages of favorites I was surprised to find out these standings

.270 - 13 individuals
30.06 - 6 individuals
.308 - 6 individuals
300 WinMag - 5 individuals
.243 - 3 individuals
7mm-08 - 3 individuals
.257 Wby - 2 individuals
30/30 - 1 individuals

I honestly thought that the 30/30 or 30.06 would be higher up there... I know this isn't a competition but just found the info surprising.

It's a toss up for me. My 1954 Remington model 721 in .270 w/ Leupold Vari-X II 3x9 is my go-to gun at the moment. It is a tack driver. But I have only had it for 5 years. Bought it at Cabelas when I worked there. I would love to know all the game fields and mountain sides it has seen. My other Go-To, was my first rifle. It is a Winchester Model 70 xtr Featherweight in .308. I have taken lots of deer and coyotes with it. Verrry accurate gun, and a beauty to boot. It isnt wearing any glass at the moment, but as soon as I outfit it with a compact 2x7, she's going with me again. Certainly a pleasure to shoot and handle.

Rem. 700 ADL in .30-06. Was my first centerfire rifle..now I get to use it when I can get it away from my daughter.

My Howa 1500 in .270 is my go to gun for hunting.

Late 40's FN in .30-06 my grandfather bought it when he returned home from the war.

Weatherby MK V 270 WM left hand. Been my go to for 30 years.

Remington sps stainless model 700 300 win mag.

Winchester Model 70 Super Grade in 30.06 that my wife gave me as a wedding gift. It wears the Luepold Vari-X II 3-9 that my parents gave me for college graduation.

257 Ackley on a Dakota action.

257 Wby in the Vanguard

just started getting into hunting and i got my first whitetail 2 weeks ago with a armalite ar10, looking at getting a rifle and im leaning towards a remington 700 30/06

Nothing special but mine is a .270 Win. Black Shadow. I bought in used but like-new cond. 3 or 4 years ago and it's taken around 15 deer, two turkeys, two bobcats, 1 yote, and about 10-15 pigs.
It's topped with a Sightron SI 3x9x40 in Millet rings and mount.

browning eclipse 270. I know when i pull the trigger, that it will hit where i aim.

Remington 700 CDL 7mm Remington Mag topped with a Leupold VXII 3x9-40

For 45 years, my single favorite has always been a Marlin 336 in .30-30. I've used it to take everything from squirrels & armadillos to an elk in Colorado. Though the elk dropped DRT, on subsequent Colo hunts, I used a .30-06, simply because I'd had to pass a few shots that were beyond my 200 yd comfort range with the .30-30. Now that I've shot a few hundred rounds of the LeverEvolution ammo, I wouldn't hesitate to use the .30-30 if I ever got back to Colorado.

I'm not saying it's the optimal gun/caliber, because it's not. But after 45 years of heavy year-round use, I've achieved a degree of familiarity with the capabilities/limitations (mine and the gun's) that overcomes a lot of ballistic shortcomings.

Rem 700 243 adl with a leupold rifleman 3-9x40 sitting on a dnz scope mount

For Texas 25-06
N Mexico, Colo 300 Win Mag

Tikka M695 in .270

Best action and stock trigger I've ever had on a rifle. Love that gun and got it from a guy on this forum!

You nailed it on the head my friend!!!!

1942 Springfield 1903A3 30.06
My Dad sporterized it about 50 yrs ago. It's heavy as hell but shoots like a dream!

Remington Stainless .270 barrelled action in an H/S Precision stock; hair trigger by McClelland's. Love shooting this weapon.

Ah yes...thats my "blankie" too. Even if I don't take it out in the field to hunt. I still have it with me on the lease.

I can`t believe how many remington 700`s are listed in this post. Mine is also a rem.700 in a .270. I bought it in 1977 at k-mart for 156.00. I put a redfield 6x on it and I finally replace it with a nikon 4-12x50 4 years ago. There is no telling how many miles this gun has traveled in the 33 years I have been using it. Me,my son, and my grandson have all taken deer with this gun and I will probably use it until I am ready for the rocking chair. And by the way it is extremely accurate.

Same here but mine was made by Remington. They are heavy as hell but they are very durable and solid guns.