Deer/3006 -150 to 180gr. If you want more direct info you need to give more details. Ie: factory or reload,what have used before/reason for changing &hunting factors such as range/shot preference (aim point), etc.
.30-06 IMO has 2 bullets for it, 150gr and 180gr, I've heard quite a few guys say the same. 150's for everything, 180 for the big stuff. I'd use 150s, find what works out of your gun, I'd probably go with a softer bullet for deer, no need for a premo controlled expansion.......to penetrate deep, I'd want it to expand and dump that energy in the animal, course not something thatll just shred on impact. I'd use 150s.....as my standard load and only when I needed to use the '06 on something larger, ie elk, bear, would step up to a premium 180gr bullet.
What if your gun shoots 165's the best for the bullet you want to use?What about hunting sitaution/usage for a guy whothinksa 100 yard shot as far why load up a 150gr bullet when larger pill may infact be better suitedfor the job?Not everybody will pay prem. price so thats another factor that may determine which would be better.Yeah i know deer are small,thin skinned, easy to kill, etc.Yet they account for most of thebullet failure posts and stories. I believe the fly fishing term "match the hatch" also applies to hunting bullets. Pick a bullet designed for your situation. If more did this "bullet failure" posts and stories would be far less
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