For my handloads, for deer size game I usually use corlokts in 6.5 mm and .308, 140 gr and 165 gr respectively, for load development and range practice. For hunting loads, I prefer Hornady Interlok, SST or Amax, Sierra Gamekings would be my next choice looking at price versus quality. For factory loads the only factory load that I would hunt with would be Hornady Custom or Light Magnum. This is over a range of calibers from .224 to .308 with an 06 being the biggest for deer size game. I'm not saying other factory loads aren't better, but for the price they are the most consistent.