RE: Bullet Suggestions for .30-06?
 

Iwant the best performing bullet thatgroups well from my guns. I use 2 different 30-06 guns for different hunts and have settled on the Federal Vital Shok 180 gr Barnes TSX bullets. I use them on elk, deer and caribou with great success. They retain almost 100% of weight with devastating results and shoot very well on my Ruger 77 UL and Remi 7600. In my opinion they out perform NP’s which was my old load and certainly are more accurate from my guns.

RE: Bullet Suggestions for .30-06?
 

I have used a Ruger 06 for years. The Federal Trophy bonded works well for me and i guess in a few months Federal will come out with an improved 165 gram. we shall see.

Dr. JlLee Andrson

I hunt in Daggett< Michigan and Coleman, Wisonsin

RE: Bullet Suggestions for .30-06?
 

I agree with "Bigbulls". Any well made factory ammo with a mushrooming bullet designed for thin skinned game will drop any deer in NA at any reasonalbe range ... no problem. I would suggest that you beg, borrow, steal (well maybe not steal) or buy as many different brands and bullet types that you can manage. The one that groups the tightest is probably the best choice. I say that because "group" size can also depend upon the "Lot". Don't get hung up on "Premium" ammo. If one of the "standard" grades hits well, use it. There probably have been a gazzilion tons of game meat put in the freezer with Winchester Power Points or Reminton Core-Lokt bullets. But I must say that my favorite for deer sized game has been Federal Premium with the 165 gr. Nosler Partition.

RE: Bullet Suggestions for .30-06?
 

i would say give winchester a shot, i use the 180 gr. silvertip, not the balistic silvertips. they have worked great for me since i started hunting, knocks them down good, and my gun likes them.

worth a try