30-06 Loads

[Prarie_Boy1]

I have recently purchased a remmington model 700 bdl ss in 30-06 and wondering if anyone could recomend a factory load suitible for white-tail at ranges anywhere from 100-300 yds? I switched from a .308 and half little knowledge on the 30-06 any help would be appreciated!

[charlie brown]

For white-tail, just about any bullet that your rifle likes will work well. I would try the 150 or 165 grain bullets, nothing fancy, but anything like the Sierra Gamekings, Hornady's, or even Remington or Winchester factory loads will work fine. Just buy a selection of 3 or 4 and see what shoots best. All you have is a .308 on a slight dose of steroids. About 100 fps faster is all.

[jmfa1957]

About ANY load that shoots well in your rifle would be fine for deer. Buy a box each of several different brands of ammo, in bullet weights ranging from 150 to 180 grains, spend a day at the range, and use the load you rifle shoots most accurately.

In my shiny new 700 BDL, Remington 165 grain CoreLokts group about 1.5" or less at 100 yards, and using these same bullets in handloads I can keep them under an inch.

Deer aren't all that tough of a critter, and if you can put your shot in the heart/lung area you'll bring 'em down. Premium bullets are more than likely a waste of money.

Good hunting!

ORIGINAL: Prarie_Boy1

I have recently purchased a remmington model 700 bdl ss in 30-06 and wondering if anyone could recomend a factory load suitible for white-tail at ranges anywhere from 100-300 yds? I switched from a .308 and half little knowledge on the 30-06 any help would be appreciated!

[Fireblade545]

[30-06lover]

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