For most of my hunting a 180 gr. Hornady interlok at 2500 fps is perfect. 30-06 or 308 can do this easily. For longer ranges a 300 Win mag pushing 180 gr. Partitions at 3000 fps works just fine. They are all tools but if I am just shooting groups I like the 308 best, less powder burnt.

Dog I rescued in January

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