best all round 30 06 hunting bullet...
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while any accurate hit will work, there are bullets/loads tailored to different aspects (Eg deer, vs moose, long distance, vs close distance) etc.
just pick one that you will be hunting with the most, and use that one. (then less screwing around since you don't have to resight)
I have shot the Speer Spitzer in both 150 and 180 grain bullets for years and have recovered many from the animals I have taken. The performance has been exceptionally good and they are still economical to shoot. Premium bullets probably do perform better, but they cost a lot more. Take into consideration the type of game you are hunting and you may find that an expensive premium bullet is overkill. There is no replacement for a well placed shot. IMHO.
Chris
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I use the Speer Grand Slam in 180 grain, but the Partition is fine too. CKC is right pick one and stick with it you won't have to worry about resighting and keeping track of different bullet weights etc..
I'd say the 168 grain triple shock - or something in that range.
Here's my thinking. You said 'best all around bullet'. going with a slightly lighter bullet with a high bc gives you a little more reach out power. SO that takes care of long range. But you might engage them at shorter range too so that means using a premium (or at least well constructed) bullet at that weight.
That leaves you with basically the interbond, accubond, or x series.
You also suggested 'any animal'. That means you need something that penetrates deep when it should, but won't overexpand and damage smaller game.
In my books, that's leaving you with the x bullet. Puts a loonie sized hole in both moose and small deer, and anything in between, and it goes deep for bigger animals.
The 168 grain x is about the best combination of long, short, big and small you're going to get if your gun shoots it well.
Accubond would be a close runnerup, with interbond a nose behind (it apperently expands a little more agressively than the accubond).
So - BEST bullet, x. But I don't think you'd go far wrong with the accubond or interbond either.
Here's my thinking. You said 'best all around bullet'. going with a slightly lighter bullet with a high bc gives you a little more reach out power. SO that takes care of long range. But you might engage them at shorter range too so that means using a premium (or at least well constructed) bullet at that weight.
That leaves you with basically the interbond, accubond, or x series.
You also suggested 'any animal'. That means you need something that penetrates deep when it should, but won't overexpand and damage smaller game.
In my books, that's leaving you with the x bullet. Puts a loonie sized hole in both moose and small deer, and anything in between, and it goes deep for bigger animals.
The 168 grain x is about the best combination of long, short, big and small you're going to get if your gun shoots it well.
Accubond would be a close runnerup, with interbond a nose behind (it apperently expands a little more agressively than the accubond).
So - BEST bullet, x. But I don't think you'd go far wrong with the accubond or interbond either.
Im trying the 168 tsx this year in my 06,
Not because the 180 hornady interlocks dont shoot accurately, penetrate and expand reliably and kill everything Ive shot with them. No , just too damn boring and predictable bang , lurch , flop.
Not because the 180 hornady interlocks dont shoot accurately, penetrate and expand reliably and kill everything Ive shot with them. No , just too damn boring and predictable bang , lurch , flop.
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What's wrong with predictable???????????????????????????
X2!!! Best choices out there, bar none. My M700 SS shoots both very well......lucky me!! Eagleye
