seems im an odd ball who pays 20 some bucks a box for my bullets.....federal premiums...either nosler ballistic tips or sierra spbts in federals high energy load......thats what i used this year....not a
s explosive as i like....but it anchored my deer hard...seems it did better farther out there...i shot one about 100 through the lungs and it fell rear end first....never knew what hit it.....the close one was 25 or 30yds i had an opening where her heart was.....i sent the bullet through that little hole right through her heart....she went 60 yar0ds or so running into trees and everything on the way......blood trail was massive and not needed being i seen her hit the last tree and fall over......ive also used sierras 168gr
hollowpoint boat tails......they act like ballistic tips but seem to shock a little better and drops em good and fast.....but i cant find them loaded and had them handloaded last year...worked great.....the federals me and dad shoot are 165 grs......our shots are usually 30 yards or so so we like an explosive bullet so we know it will open....but i choose premium bullets so i know they will stay together better at such a close range and high velocity.......