Ruger 30/06 Owners...
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If you're just hunting deer, the choices are numerous. Personally Id get some Federal Fusion 165 grain and try that. Another good choice would be Hornady custom 165 grain Interlock boat tail.
If you're hunting bear, moose, and elk, I'd go with Federal Vital Shock 165 grain Barnes Triple Shock X bullet. A wicked load. If that doesn't shoot, try the Federal VS 180 grain Nosler Accubond or Partition load.
If you're hunting bear, moose, and elk, I'd go with Federal Vital Shock 165 grain Barnes Triple Shock X bullet. A wicked load. If that doesn't shoot, try the Federal VS 180 grain Nosler Accubond or Partition load.
Well, TB has it all covered. For an all purpose load, I'd go with the Accubond or Hornady Interbond. Don't really need them for deer, but saves buying more than one type and possibly re-sighting.
The silver tips are now $31.99 at Walmart here now.
Win94 said:
The silver tips are now $31.99 at Walmart here now.
Mine isn't finicky about what brand of ammo I shoot. Any 180 grainers will work just fine. Sight in your gun 2" high at 100 yards and keep yourself a handfull of shells from that pack for hunting. Should you buy a few boxes, check out the lot numbers (usually inside of the flap) and try to get them all the same.
If you want to make yourself feel good with Premium bullets and prices, go right ahead...but the moose won't know the difference.
Whatever spot you end up picking, know the distances in that area. So if a moose comes out at a certain spot, you know exactly how far away it is and can make a decision to shoot or not. If you have a rangefinder and/or a topo map, you'll be ahead of the game. Also, know your bullet drop which you can obtain from any ballistics calculator or chart. Personally, I wouldn't shoot over 300 or so yards and make sure I have a good rest to shoot from.
If you want to make yourself feel good with Premium bullets and prices, go right ahead...but the moose won't know the difference.
Whatever spot you end up picking, know the distances in that area. So if a moose comes out at a certain spot, you know exactly how far away it is and can make a decision to shoot or not. If you have a rangefinder and/or a topo map, you'll be ahead of the game. Also, know your bullet drop which you can obtain from any ballistics calculator or chart. Personally, I wouldn't shoot over 300 or so yards and make sure I have a good rest to shoot from.
I shoot federal 150g cheapies from Can Tire or Wallymart. $20 a box (or less)and you cant go wrong. I figure as long as I can hit a 4L milk jug at 200yards, it should be okay for hunting deer. Eventually when I start reloading, I plan on moving up to a 168 grain bullet.
