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.
Amen brother about time someone pointed out what speed vs weight can do. Stay in the middle of the road and you'll never go in the ditch!