We've had all kinds of discussion about avoiding the heavier bullets like the 173 gr. or 175 Match Kings (can't recall the weight). Then there are suggestions to load 150 gr FMJ's or hunting bullets!
Now has anybody given any thought to the Remington Bulk 125 gr. PSP's or some other form of lighter .308 cal bullet? By all means give it a whirl! I've had great success shooting the 125 grain slugs and they sure are a hoot.
The reason I love the lighter bullet is the LACK
of recoil! Big blast, but hardly any kick. I use the exact same powder charge that I loaded up my 150 gr or 147 gr FMJ slugs. Yeeeha! Even faster velocity, too! 
I've shot these bullets in Service Rifle matches up to 500 yards with super results. Who gives a crap about being blown by the wind? Just have fun and keep your crosshairs (500yard rapid Match 11) on the center of the fig 12A on 4 ft frame, not much recoil to knock your crosshairs off the target.
I enjoy hunting with the M14 using my iron sights. I used to carry an accurized but rack grade TRW in my groundhog fields back in 1990. I loaded up the magazine (before Kim Campbell magazines
) with a few rounds and stalked to 150 steps or closer. I shot from the prone and sitting positions and tagged many, many groundhogs! This 125 gr Remington Bulk PSP bullet just guts the earth pigs. 
I have not tried these bullets or this bullet weight on deer (yet) and I'm hoping to do so one of these seasons. Right now I've got a jar of Speer 125 gr TNT moly'ed bullets to sample on some groundhogs, next season though. I'll be using my Norinco M14, the one I show at the M14 clinics. Some of you may have seen this particular boomstick!
Now, my next step... trying to find more light bullets like the Hornady .308 cal 110 VMax (or TAP round) for some shzts and giggles....
Anyways, if you happen to find a lonely box or 2 of light .30 cal bullets at your local gun shop, give them a try! You'll be surprised at how much fun that little bullet can be pushed out of your M14 (or any .308 rifle for that matter).
Have fun and discover! (do I sound like Ms. Frizzle on the "Magic Schoolbus" ?)

Barney
Now has anybody given any thought to the Remington Bulk 125 gr. PSP's or some other form of lighter .308 cal bullet? By all means give it a whirl! I've had great success shooting the 125 grain slugs and they sure are a hoot.
The reason I love the lighter bullet is the LACK
I've shot these bullets in Service Rifle matches up to 500 yards with super results. Who gives a crap about being blown by the wind? Just have fun and keep your crosshairs (500yard rapid Match 11) on the center of the fig 12A on 4 ft frame, not much recoil to knock your crosshairs off the target.
I enjoy hunting with the M14 using my iron sights. I used to carry an accurized but rack grade TRW in my groundhog fields back in 1990. I loaded up the magazine (before Kim Campbell magazines
I have not tried these bullets or this bullet weight on deer (yet) and I'm hoping to do so one of these seasons. Right now I've got a jar of Speer 125 gr TNT moly'ed bullets to sample on some groundhogs, next season though. I'll be using my Norinco M14, the one I show at the M14 clinics. Some of you may have seen this particular boomstick!
Now, my next step... trying to find more light bullets like the Hornady .308 cal 110 VMax (or TAP round) for some shzts and giggles....
Anyways, if you happen to find a lonely box or 2 of light .30 cal bullets at your local gun shop, give them a try! You'll be surprised at how much fun that little bullet can be pushed out of your M14 (or any .308 rifle for that matter).
Have fun and discover! (do I sound like Ms. Frizzle on the "Magic Schoolbus" ?)

Barney