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Old 07-04-2010 | 04:22 AM
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What would be a real effective bullet for deer between 30 to 300 yds? Im getting a 25-06 browning X-bolt next month. Going to start reloading but i dont think i will have the equiptment before November. So I'll need some factory ammo for now. thanks for any help
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Old 07-04-2010 | 06:22 AM
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Federal Premium loaded with 117 grain Sierra GK's have worked well for me.
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Old 07-04-2010 | 06:26 AM
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Hornady BTSP, just stick with a good bonded bullet.
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Old 07-04-2010 | 07:08 AM
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I wouldnt worry too much about a bonded bullet for deer, try Remington Core Lokts first, theyre cheap and readily available, plus most rifles I test them in work well. Also try Hornady interlock in their custom or light mag offering. Good Luck, BTW probably too late too warn you but reloading is addicting.
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Old 07-04-2010 | 11:38 AM
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You'll probably have to try 3-4 different factory loads to zero in on the one that groups best. I used to hunt with a Rem. 700 chambered for the 25.06 Rem. I used a 120 gr. Nosler Partition with excellent results, however I'd say any factory ammo loaded using a quality hunting bullet in the 100 gr.-120 gr. weight range would do just fine.
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Old 07-04-2010 | 11:47 AM
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Federal prem vital-shock 100gr barnes XLC coated X bullet has worked for me as of a couple years ago that was the hottest factory ammo i could find for my ruger 25-06. I have taken several deer with this bullet with great results one at 300+yards.
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Old 07-04-2010 | 11:50 AM
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I've been shooting a 25.06 for the past 15 seasons. The Winchester Silvertip Ballistic tip in 115 grains is a tack driving death bullet for whitetails.
My Browning A Bolt II Stalker will do legitimate 1/2" groups at 100 yards with them and those Silvertips do a great job of penetration and leaving a good blood trail. I guess they penetrate enough, never recovered a bullet from a deer. Always pass through leaving a great gushing blood trail.
I tried the Nosler partitions mentioned above, they killed deer too but left very little blood trail so I tried Winchester and have been sold ever since.

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