Thread: Advice Needed: Choosing Caliber for Open Tops Hunting

Hey everyone,

My dad is looking to buy a gun for himself for open tops hunting around the Whanganui area. He prefers open tops over bush hunting and is currently hunting fallow deer, though I'm not sure if he plans to move to larger game like red deer in the future. He's interested in buying a .308 like me, but I'm considering if he should explore another caliber. He wants to shoot between 300-400 yards maximum. What calibers would you recommend for his hunting needs? Do you think it's a good idea to consider other options?

Thanks for your suggestions in advance!