Looking to select a premium factory round for hunting use in a 3006 Tikka T3, and wondering if some could weigh in on experience...
I've been leaning towards a bonded bullet and thinking to go with a Nosler but also looking at the Sako Hammerhead. I realize I'll have to pattern to be sure, but about every cheap factory load I've tried has been within moa.
Thinking my options are;
1. Sako hammerhead, 180 grn
2. Federal Premium, Nosler AB, 180 grn
3. Nosler Trophy Grade, AB, 180 gen
I've only considered 180 grn for a do it all round from whitetail to moose... but should I look at a 165 or 150 even?
Thinking heavier is better over 300 yds, and anything less is generally the same except energy delivery
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I've been leaning towards a bonded bullet and thinking to go with a Nosler but also looking at the Sako Hammerhead. I realize I'll have to pattern to be sure, but about every cheap factory load I've tried has been within moa.
Thinking my options are;
1. Sako hammerhead, 180 grn
2. Federal Premium, Nosler AB, 180 grn
3. Nosler Trophy Grade, AB, 180 gen
I've only considered 180 grn for a do it all round from whitetail to moose... but should I look at a 165 or 150 even?
Thinking heavier is better over 300 yds, and anything less is generally the same except energy delivery
Any thoughts?
Thanks