which caliber for this type of firearm

[NaturesRespect]

We plan on getting a Thompson Center Encore pistol next year. Were planning on getting a 15 inch barrel. So what caliber? We originally planned on getting it in .308 for accuracy and ammo availability and its also cheap. We hunt whitetail.

Im just wondering if some other caliber will perform better for accuracy and we also dont want to break the bank thats the reason we chose the 308 its cheaper than most 30-06, 300win, 460, etc. and ppl have said it performs better out of shorter barrels plus its a good whitetail round.

im just doing research so we get the best setup possible so we get the best bang for the buck.

we will either have it in a stock barrel or maybe spend extra for a custom barrel setup

[Big A]

I think your on the right track with the .308

Great round for whitetail.

and the military loves it also

[creepworm]

The 308 would be a great choice. A guy I hunt with has it in a 243 and that works great as well. I think it comes down to your preference. They are real nice guns.

[creepworm]

I also should mention that I don't know what you are planning on for optics, but a red dot scope is absolutely amazing on there.

[Jackpine Rob]

My buddy has a .250 Savage, and that thing reaches out nicely for deer, and isn't horrible to shoot.