RE: What's the best 30-06 load for deer?
Back when I used a .30-06 for deer, I shot Winchester SuperX 150 gr. power points. They worked great. I'm now using Remington Express 100 gr. Core Lokt's in my .243. They work great too. Find whatever is most accurate in your rifle and use it. Those 180's probably have a bit more recoil than 150's, and you really don't need anything bigger than a 150 for deer. Don't know if that matters to you. If you like the 180's, don't mind the recoil, and they're accurate from your rifle, I don't really see any reason to switch.