best bullet for whitetail in 30-06 and 300 win mag?
#2
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 776
RE: best bullet for whitetail in 30-06 and 300 win mag?
For the 30-06 I'd go with a standard spitzer soft point, 150gr., such as the Remington
Core-Lokt, Hornady Interlock, etc.
For the 300Win.Mag., due to the higher velocities, I'd consider moving up to a good
165gr. bullet or maybe staying with the 150gr., but using premium bullets such as
Nosler Partition, Trophy Bonded, etc.
Core-Lokt, Hornady Interlock, etc.
For the 300Win.Mag., due to the higher velocities, I'd consider moving up to a good
165gr. bullet or maybe staying with the 150gr., but using premium bullets such as
Nosler Partition, Trophy Bonded, etc.
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 139
RE: best bullet for whitetail in 30-06 and 300 win mag?
Well, we are talking about whitetail, so let's keep in mind that a good shot will put them down pretty easily. Where I hunt 99% of my shots are within 150 yards (most probably right about at 100 yards). If this is the case, I like regular old soft points (I prefer Winchester, but I'm sure any of the factory stuff is pretty good). I'd stick with 150 or 165 grains (whichever shoots best from your gun!).
Now, if you shoot out around 200, 250, or 300 yards on a regular basis, I'd say go with the flattest bullet you can find (premium ballistic tips most likely). Again, 150-165 grains...... they're still whitetails.
Seriously, under 200 yards cheaper soft points work very well. Core-lokts, Super X, Federal classic, etc. None have let me down in 25 years deer hunting! Out in the wide open, I can see paying the extra price for premium!
Some of the deeper penetrating bullets for the 30-06 or 300 are intended for 400+ pound animals like elk, caribou, moose etc. I haven't met a whitetail yet that could take a 150 grain core-lokt soft point and walk too far if it's a quality hit.
Now, if you shoot out around 200, 250, or 300 yards on a regular basis, I'd say go with the flattest bullet you can find (premium ballistic tips most likely). Again, 150-165 grains...... they're still whitetails.
Seriously, under 200 yards cheaper soft points work very well. Core-lokts, Super X, Federal classic, etc. None have let me down in 25 years deer hunting! Out in the wide open, I can see paying the extra price for premium!
Some of the deeper penetrating bullets for the 30-06 or 300 are intended for 400+ pound animals like elk, caribou, moose etc. I haven't met a whitetail yet that could take a 150 grain core-lokt soft point and walk too far if it's a quality hit.
#10
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Posts: 815
RE: best bullet for whitetail in 30-06 and 300 win mag?
I'd use a premium bullet for game, they deserve a humane and quick kill. X-bullets,partitions, ect... I'd use 180s for the win mag and 150 for 30-06. I chose those weight bullets because in those calibers they are the middle road of speed vs. weight of bullet.