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Old 07-03-2003 | 09:07 PM
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Default RE: Opinions for a .30-06 DEER load?

I have buddies who use 150 gr Hornady Spire points and they work great for deer out 06(cost about the same as plain jane offerings mentioned).

Another popular deer choice in 06 is Federal Premium Seirra Boattails in 165 gr, they will handle a deer easily and due a nice job at your distances & beyond.

If you are interested in Premium more explosive bullet than I suggest either Nosler Ballistic tips (factory offering made by: Federal and Winchester in 150 or 165 gr version) or Hornady SST 150 grain. I personally have been using these style bullets for deer and antelope for years, in a variety of calibers. I have shot 150lbs does to 300 plus lbs bucks in a variety of ranges(yes under 100 yards, fellas), most have heaped up on the spot...in my opinion nothing puts the spins on a deer like Ballistic tip style bullet. Sure they may cost a bit more than standard offerings, but I love the accuracy and they have performed flawlessly, worth every penny.

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