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12-12-2010 | 05:55 AM

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Remnard

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Originally Posted by o_O

I know this has been asked on the net a lot but you guys have nothing better to do, right

So I have a deer and elk tag (both Female) and would like to carry one round for both. I'm thinking 180gr but I've heard premium 165 are an alternative and shoot flatter.

If you aren't shooting far, flatter shouldn't be too large a concern. I would feel more comfortable with a 165 grain IF it was a premium bullet. However I don't think you will find a box for less than thirty dollars.

Looking to spend less than $30 for box of 20 if possible. I'd like to get a few boxes and some range time with them. Rifle is the Marlin XL7.

Haven't seen too many (any) premium ammo for less than 40 bucks a box. Fed Premiums with Nosler PT's are about 40 plus a box.

So how abut something like this
Ammo .30-06 Springfield Nosler Trophy Grade AccuBond 165 Grain 2800 fps 20 Round Box

or this
Federal Premium Vital-Shok Ammunition 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain Nosler AccuBond Box of 20

Both <$30 right now.

Any other recommendations?

Is an accubond considered a premuim bullet? I am thinking along the lines of Barnes, Nosler Partition, Trophy bonded bear claw etc., as a premium H construction bullet with controlled expansion and integrity. I would think any of the name brands, Remington core lokt, hornady etc., would get the job done, up to and including breaking both shoulders and putting the animal down as long as one kept their distances to the recommended pounds of energy limits, (1500 Lbs. for Elk and 1000Lbs for deer sized game. If you are lung shooting and not aiming for shoulder, you can always get away with less LBS. but ethics and oops factor would dictate to me to follow those basic rules of engagement.

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