In general order of their perceived power:
.300 Winchester Magnum
7MM Rem. Magnum
30-06 Springfield
.303 British
.270 Winchester
.257 Roberts
6MM Rem/.243 Win.
30-30 Winchester
7.62 x 39
.223 Remington
.22 Hornet.
Feel free to add any cartridge to that list if you think that there is one that represents the minimum (it is not within the purpose of this post to go any more powerful).
Which cartridge is the absolute minimum for a chest shot (side to side) on sport hunting for Whitetail deer and what data can you cite for your choice for determining that minimum? No Johnny Sixpack anecdotal stuff...pick a cartridge and defend it with logic and data.
.300 Winchester Magnum
7MM Rem. Magnum
30-06 Springfield
.303 British
.270 Winchester
.257 Roberts
6MM Rem/.243 Win.
30-30 Winchester
7.62 x 39
.223 Remington
.22 Hornet.
Feel free to add any cartridge to that list if you think that there is one that represents the minimum (it is not within the purpose of this post to go any more powerful).
Which cartridge is the absolute minimum for a chest shot (side to side) on sport hunting for Whitetail deer and what data can you cite for your choice for determining that minimum? No Johnny Sixpack anecdotal stuff...pick a cartridge and defend it with logic and data.