1dahunter

Need some advice, Last deer season I used a .270 with Remington 150gr core lokt and shot 5 deer all dropped on the spot. I have now gone to a 30.06 and was wondering if It would be an advantage to stay with the 150gr. or should I go to a heavier bullet? I need opinions, Thanks Jimmy
I neglected to mention that I hunt white Tails and 99% of my shots are under 100 yards, Thanks

bigcountry

Stay with the 150gr or 165gr which ever shoots the best in your rifle. I myself would have stayed with the 130gr in a 270. But I am looking for a little flatter shooting.

HUNTER74

150gr. bullets out of a .30-06 work fine for deer. Theoretically, you might get a little less penetration out of a .30 caliber 150gr bullet than you do with a .277 caliber 150gr bullet (sectional density change), but on a deer I doubt you'd notice any difference, nor will the deer.

Virginia7

A 150gr. Rem. Core-Lokt for your 30-06 should be fine for hunting whitetail deer.
I've used this in my 308Win. rifle, and it works just fine.

JOE-BEEF

Hey Virginia7 , I plan on moving to so.west Vir. this spring . What would be the best area for someone like me who loves to hunt and go trout fishing ? I would like to keep within 30 or so miles of Salem so i'll be close to the V.A Hosp . Sure would appriciate any help you can give ....Thanks , Kenny

KareImp

They will all work fine, but I would really think looking at a heavier bullet, given your shooting range of 99% less than 100 yards would be an interesting and justified choice.

I've had some of the same experience as you with the .270. The normal (if there is such a thing) white tail bullet for this gun seems to be 130 grain. I've shot heavier .270 bullets, actually round nose bullets, and have had very good performance, IMO better performance than the 130 grain. But then I know I can not shoot a 150 Grain Round nose as far as the 130 Grain SP bullet. Example would be I may shoot the 130 grain out to 300 yards, but only shoot the 150 grain RN out to 225 yds or so.

Since your range is 100 yards or less, you could shoot a much heavier bullet, aim where you intend to hit, and increase the energy at target. Some high velocities at short ranges also result in bullet failure, but I don't think you will have that experience with the 06 in 150 or higher bullets. I would suggest a 180 grain bullet for the ranges given. But then like I said to start, they will all work fine.

skeeter 7MM

I don't use a 06 but know many who do - 150-165gr seems to be the choice for deer, just depends on what the guys need and how the rifle chucks them! Being your looking at relatively close shots and no real need for a flat shooting combo you may want to start with 165's or a pick solid constructed bullet like a Nosler Part in 150 gr version to ensure you get good penetration.

Solitary Man

I like 165's in my .30-06 for deer hunting. The Hornady Interbond is a good choice.

JOE-BEEF

Yeah 1dahunter , I shoot 165 gr. Win. Fail safe in my -06. my rifle loves them. If i try to shoot 150 gr. i can barely hit the target . The ''fail safes'' are very expensive though but thats what my rifle likes.

Criggster

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