So far all the random people I ask in person say, go with the 180, yet here I'm getting a lot saying go for the 165.
Here are 2 rounds I've been looking at and the 165 appears to have more velocity and energy. Are people just letting their heart rule their minds, assuming bigger is better, or am I missing something?
Just to remind you this is for mule deer and elk in Colorado.
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$17 for 20
PremierŪ Core-LoktŪ Ultra 180gr
Muzzle 100 200 300 400 500
fps 2700 2480 2270 2070 1882 1704
ft/lb 2913 2457 2059 1713 1415 1161
drop 2.1 zero -8.9 -25.8 -52.7
$29 for 20
Hornady 30-06 Sprg 165gr SST 81153
MUZZLE 100 200 300 400 500 yds
fps 2960 2750 2549 2357 2173 1997
ft/lb 3209 2769 2380 2034 1729 1461
drop 1.6 0 -6.9 -20.1 -40.7
SST and GMX are similar in the ballistics chart but no GMX at local stores.