5 Old-School Long Guns and Ammo Options for Hunting Deer

There are a whole lot of terrific newer ammunition options for hunting deer. 65 Creedmoor, 224 Valkyrie, and the Nosler family of cartridges are prime examples. However, there are plenty of old-school long gun and ammunition choices that remain as effective for deer hunting as they ever were. If you are looking for a tried and true firearm and ammo combination for this upcoming deer season, find yourself a trusty 243 rifle or consider another one of the following.