Best Grain and Bullet for Mule Deer
#1
Best Grain and Bullet for Mule Deer
Hey Guys,
I am currently hunting mule deer for the next 7 days.(10/23 to 10/31)
I am using a Tikka T3 30-06 with a 165. grain bullet.
Would like to know what you use, or what you would recommend for mulie hunting.
I am currently hunting mule deer for the next 7 days.(10/23 to 10/31)
I am using a Tikka T3 30-06 with a 165. grain bullet.
Would like to know what you use, or what you would recommend for mulie hunting.
#4
You chose a great setup. I have had success with the following 165gr bullets out of the 30-06, Innerlock, Coreloc, Ballistic Tip, Sierra HPBT, Gameking, Prohunter and currently using Accubonds. I bought a pile of blem Hornady GMX in 165gr to experiment with. You should do just fine with what ever you choose.
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
I really like the 168 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip it has a high .490 BC and has a heavier jacket than the 165 and 150 grain BT.
They will perform very well at 06 velocities and carry energy better than most 180s while shooting a bit flatter.
There is really no reason for an expensive bonded bullet when hunting deer with an 06. Save some money or get yourself more range time using the BT.
They will perform very well at 06 velocities and carry energy better than most 180s while shooting a bit flatter.
There is really no reason for an expensive bonded bullet when hunting deer with an 06. Save some money or get yourself more range time using the BT.