what brand of bullets do you use for deer?
01-08-2002, 12:33 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Brainard NY USA
Posts: 127
RE: what brand of bullets do you use for deer?
180 gr Nosler Partition (.30-06)
225 gr Nosler Partition (.358 JDJ rifle)
180 gr Hornady Single Shot Pistol (.358 JDJ pistol)
145 gr Speer Grand Slam (7mm-08)
Hunting is a right, treat it like a priviledge - respect nature
225 gr Nosler Partition (.358 JDJ rifle)
180 gr Hornady Single Shot Pistol (.358 JDJ pistol)
145 gr Speer Grand Slam (7mm-08)
Hunting is a right, treat it like a priviledge - respect nature
01-08-2002, 06:17 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: N-E PA.
Posts: 1,787
RE: what brand of bullets do you use for deer?
For my .243 I use Sierra 85gr BTHP,7mm-08 139gr Hornandy,25-06...my favorite, 120gr Hornandy HP <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Hunt Safe!
Jack
Hunt Safe!
Jack
01-08-2002, 10:54 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Meridian MS
Posts: 337
RE: what brand of bullets do you use for deer?
Until a couple of years ago I used nosler ballistic tips but now have switched to partitions for all my rifles. For some reason I always seem to end up with nosler bullets.
01-08-2002, 11:40 PM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Los Angeles CA USA
Posts: 192
RE: what brand of bullets do you use for deer?
Whatever is on sale and is a soft point bullet, for the particular caliber I'm using. I'll buy 3-4 boxes, sight the gun in, clean it again, then use the final box to hunt my deer/bear/elk/antelope or pig with.
For hunting purposes, I want my shots to be at least 5" groups at 200 yards and Im happy. This philosophy hasn't let me down in years. I get my game all the time (provided I have a shot).
From Core Lokts, power points, to Federal premium loads, they all work for me with the right shot placement. My freezers are full year round with various game. I haven't bought store meat (steaks, ribs, chops etc...) in about 10 years..... I must be doing something right with the loads I choose.
For hunting purposes, I want my shots to be at least 5" groups at 200 yards and Im happy. This philosophy hasn't let me down in years. I get my game all the time (provided I have a shot).
From Core Lokts, power points, to Federal premium loads, they all work for me with the right shot placement. My freezers are full year round with various game. I haven't bought store meat (steaks, ribs, chops etc...) in about 10 years..... I must be doing something right with the loads I choose.