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Old 09-23-2008, 10:23 PM
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Default RE: new member has ammo questions Savage 111

There isn't a deer alive that will not die with a regualr ole, inexpensive,soft point 150 grain bullet. Just find on that your rifle shoots well. There are many to choose from... Remington core lokts, Hornady innerlocks, Federal power shocks(blue box) soft points, Winchester power points. These are going to be the least expensive and will take any deer you will ever come across.

For elk and moose I would step up to one of the premium, controled expansion bullets of 180 grains to maximize penetration through the heavier bones and muscles. There isno need to go any heavier than 180 grains in a 30 caliber cartridge for NA game animals. Again there are a bunch to choose from, actually more than the regualr stuff. Some include Nosler partitions and accubonds, Barnes TSX, Hornady interbonds, Swift A-frame and scirocco, Trophy bonded bear claw, and many more.
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