Best Grain and Bullet for Mule Deer
 

Hey Guys,
I am currently hunting mule deer for the next 7 days.(10/23 to 10/31)
I am using a Tikka T3 30-06 with a 165. grain bullet.
Would like to know what you use, or what you would recommend for mulie hunting.

I also use 165 grain, 30-06. I like the Winchester pointed soft points. Really more than one needs for deer, but definitely gets the job done.

Any game bullet, from 150 to 180 grain, in the 30-06 would work fine on deer....If your rifle groups the 165 grain bullets that you are using well, shoot them with confidence...

You chose a great setup. I have had success with the following 165gr bullets out of the 30-06, Innerlock, Coreloc, Ballistic Tip, Sierra HPBT, Gameking, Prohunter and currently using Accubonds. I bought a pile of blem Hornady GMX in 165gr to experiment with. You should do just fine with what ever you choose.

150. grain soft points always have used them.

I really like the 168 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip it has a high .490 BC and has a heavier jacket than the 165 and 150 grain BT.

They will perform very well at 06 velocities and carry energy better than most 180s while shooting a bit flatter.

There is really no reason for an expensive bonded bullet when hunting deer with an 06. Save some money or get yourself more range time using the BT.

I'm probably too late...but I wouldn't be picky about deer bullets unless using a small gun like a 223. If it shoots straight, you're set.