Best grain bullet for 30 06

[UTGrad]

I am going to get a very nice 30 06 put in working order pretty soon. What is the best grain bullet for deer hunting here in TN? Most of my shots will be within 150 yards, but some out to 250 yards. I was thinking 150 grain Remington Core Lokts.

 

[jakeway]

150 or 165

 

[Tiny]

Just about any from 125 - 180gr would work fine but I like 150gr myself.

 

[Wildcat]

For the Core Lokts, over the years the 180 has worked best for me.

 

[Kimberman]

I like 165 gr out of my 30-06 and 308s

 

[Savage Shooter]

I have a Savage that loves the 180gr ballistic silver tips. No problems at the range out to 200 yards.

 

[UTGrad]

I am trying to narrow it down between the 150, 165 , and 180 grain. I am leaning towards the 150 grain, but haven't shot anything out of the rifle yet.

 

[Hatchee]

I am trying to narrow it down between the 150, 165 , and 180 grain. I am leaning towards the 150 grain, but haven't shot anything out of the rifle yet.

That'll be the determining factor, when you shoot it. Let the rifle tell you what it likes best.

 

[mr.big]

factory ammo??? if so the Hornady Light Mag 165 is pretty good stuff

 

[Plateau Hunter]

165 out of a 30/06

 

[Model70Man]

165 for me.

 

[stik]

i shoot 165 core-lokt but as has been said, let the rifle decide.

 

[DOC1187]

180

 

[bohun10g]

I am trying to narrow it down between the 150, 165 , and 180 grain. I am leaning towards the 150 grain, but haven't shot anything out of the rifle yet.

That'll be the determining factor, when you shoot it. Let the rifle tell you what it likes best.

I agree with what Hatchee said.

 

[Beekeeper]

X2

I am trying to narrow it down between the 150, 165 , and 180 grain. I am leaning towards the 150 grain, but haven't shot anything out of the rifle yet.

That'll be the determining factor, when you shoot it. Let the rifle tell you what it likes best.

I agree with what Hatchee said.

 

[Stumplicker]

Stats show 180 gr in .30 cal rifles have the best ballistics and energy at ranges within 300 yards. I shoot 180's in my 06 right now, but I have killed with 150, 165, and 180.Most shots around here are well within 300.(average for me is 50-90 yds) but its up to what you feel comfortable with, shootin abilities and set up. JMO.

 

[ratsnakeboogy]

I like 165 gr out of my 30-06 and 308s

Same here.

 

[rdl65]

150gr.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

I like 165 and 180s

 

[Anonymous]

180's will forgive you for your sins......