All the bullets mentioned above will work fine for deer. In my humble opinion, you just need to fine the one that is most accurate in "Your" gun.

I got a new BAR 30-06 this spring and have been working up loads for it this summer. I've tried 180Grn Sierra Game Kings, 165Grn Nosler Partitions, 180Grn Sierra ProHunters, and 180Grn Nosler Ballistic Tips.

So far, the 180Grn Sierra Game Kings have produced the best accuracy, with the 165Grn Nosler Partitions a close second. The Game Kings are consistently shooting sub MOA, with the Partitions shooting about MOA.

Here is a couple of "typical" 100Yd groups with the Game Kings. (Dark squares are 1/2")



Like Cloudwalker said: "Shot placement is 99% of the game". Just find what shoots best in your gun and call it good.

Good Luck & Good Hunting!!

firstshot