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Concerning the '06 and Whitetails, there's not a single round on this thread that would matter one way or the other.
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Load or buy some 150 grain Core-Lokts and your ready for any big game you can hunt in the lower 48.
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I have had good luck with the 165gr Fusions.
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When I used to hunt with my old BAR 30-06 and factory ammo I finally gravitated to Hornady 150 gr Interlocks. They're an absolute hammer on deer. To go really retro see if you can locate some Remington 150 gr Bronze Tip. Shot a couple of deer with those and it was impressive.
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The schucetti data showed that a 180 RN SP with a muzzle velocity of about 2700 is ideal. Hornady or core-loct. In the book "One Man, One Land , One Rifle", Jones killed every huntable NA animal except2 or 3 with the 180 RN. I think he opted for the 200 on griz, polar and walrus. http://www.amazon.com/One-Man-Rifle-Land-Hunting/dp/1571571698double checking, he use the 165 gr. pattions for deer and like size game and the 200 gr. Partition for elk and the bigger stuff. Counting all the game he took including subspecies of some types he took 41 game animals with his rilfe up to and including the great bears. Personally, if I had the money to go that route and had to use the 30-06, I believe I would have simplified it by just using the 180 gr. Nosler partition and not worrying about anything else. Actually, you could even get away with the 200 gr. Partition for everything if you want.
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I'd just drop down to the 150 grn. core-loct. But on the other hand if the 165s have worked well for years, what are you trying to FIX, just sayin?
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The schucetti data showed that a 180 RN SP with a muzzle velocity of about 2700 is ideal. Hornady or core-loct. In the book "One Man, One Land , One Rifle", Jones killed every huntable NA animal except2 or 3 with the 180 RN. I think he opted for the 200 on griz, polar and walrus. http://www.amazon.com/One-Man-Rifle-Land-Hunting/dp/1571571698double checking, he use the 165 gr. pattions for deer and like size game and the 200 gr. Partition for elk and the bigger stuff. Counting all the game h e took including subspecies of some types he took 41 game animals with his rilfe up to and including the great bears. Personally, if I had the money to go that route and had to use the 30-06, I believe I would have simplified it by just using the 180 gr. Nosler partition and not worrying about anything else. Actually, you could even get away with the 200 gr. Partition for everything if you want. Jones states in the book that his ammo was handloaded by a close deceased friend so his aim was to complete the quest with that ammo. He matched the bullet weight as best he felt per species.
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Is there any .30/06 load that doesn't work on Whitetail deer?
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150 TTSX. 130 TTSX shoot less than an inch higher POI. Haven't tried those on deer yet, but smoked a big coyote with one this year. The 150 TTSX work awesome.
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the same one you are using. works great and its $14.99/box
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Federal Fusions will usually be the most accurate cheap factory ammo. 150 grainers shoot through deer and will break shoulders if needed.
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Is there any .30/06 load that doesn't work on Whitetail deer?
I seriously doubt it. BUT, Federal Premium with the 165 GameKing would probably be my choice since I've had outstanding results with this bullet in handloaded form.
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Anything you use off the shelf in a .30-06 will kill any deer you can find. It is probably the best and most versatile caliber made. I have many, many others I use but if I recommend a rifle to any new hunter, the .30-06 is it. Nothing wrong with the 165's. A 150 or 165 would be what I would use for deer as long as my rifle liked them and shot them accurately.
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In fact, the one in my logo is a .30-06. I have never shot it.
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I've shot Remington Core-Lokt 165 grain for several years but I'm thinking about trying something different. How have the CL 165s been working thus far?
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COoT- what rifle? where are you hunting? some loads may be as good ; i doubt you will find better.
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COoT- what rifle? where are you hunting? some loads may be as good ; i doubt you will find better. Browning A-Bolt I hunt in TN and KY so most of my shots are less than 150 yards.
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I'm going to try some different ammo this year out of my .30-06. I've shot Remington Core-Lokt 165 grain for several years but I'm thinking about trying something different. I'm only interested in off-the-shelf ammo because I have no reloading equipment. What has been your favorite .30-06 shell for deer? My favorite is Federal Premium 180 gr Nosler Partitions. I have used more 180 gr Core-Lokt's as they are cheaper. I pretty much stick with handloads for deer these days. Usually 180 grain Nosler, Hornady or Core-Lokts over H-4350. The 180's seem to ruin a bit less meat. Also, we don't need to re sight our rifles if they go for elk.
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For what the OP wants to do, I would look at Fusions or PowerPoints in 165-180gr weights. I cannot see them being anything less than satisfactory on deer. Won't be as destructive as the 150's at close range. Get them about 1.5-2" high at 100yds and be set for anything inside 225yds or so. Point and shoot.
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Factory ammo for whitetail? Whatever shoots well in your rifle.
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