Best Grain and Bullet for Mule Deer

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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.

[wyomingtrapper]

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.

[Pygmy]

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...

[ACLakey]

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.

[jayhews82]

150. grain soft points always have used them.

[Scott Gags]

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.

[Big Z]

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.