Reacher,

I don' t think I have ever shot 40 rounds at the range with my 30-06. I usually keep it under 20 more like 10 and have no problem with shoulder. My Mossberg 500 shooting 2 3/4 slugs, now that rifle will definately mess with the shoulder.

I use either 165 graim remmington' s or winchesters and kill deer just fine. Many hunters by me go to 180 grain but I feel the 165 works great. I usually bring 1 box or rounds with me and if I' m hitting the target with nice groups, then that is what I will be using FDD (First Day Deer).


Good luck....

Tomster