Originally Posted by skinnnner

iv used a 30-06 180 grain wincheaster silver tip cxp3 for elk moose and deer for almost 20 years,some of these were very large critters.they all died like they should have.300 pound deer are also common here so the 180 grain works fine for them.as for my own opinion on the 150 grain,iv never had much faith in them as a all around grain for a 30 cal.but these days with premium bullets such as x barnes and berger and fail safe where 95% weight retention is expected im sure a 150 would work fine.just not my choice as i know what i shoot works and doesnt cost an arm and a leg,which means more shooting can be done at the range.