he uses factory loads. this winter hes going to start reloading them. i went gun looking this past weekend and i think im going to go with the .308. im looking at getting a Ruger M77 Hawkeye All-weather. my .243 is a ruger and i love there guns. i'm going to be shooting remington core-lokts 150 grain
Originally Posted by
ipscshooter
Do you reload, or use factory ammo?
Unless you're looking to use bullets larger than 150 gr. (unnecessary to use anything larger if you're limiting yourself to deer hunting), you're going to be disappointed if you buy a .30-06 because you don't think the .280 shoots flat enough. The .280 is a bit flatter shooting than a .30-06.