Count me in as another deer hunter that reloads. The last time I lobbed a factory load at a deer was 20 years ago.
If memory serves, the last factory load that I shot at a deer was Musgrave 30-06 180 RN. I still have several boxes of the stuff. Back then, it was a good idea to find a load that shot well in your deer rifle and buy up as much of the same lot as possible. This Musgrave stuff ( South African as I remember) shot as well as anything else I could find for my Remington 742 and it was cheap. I bought a case of it in the mid 80's.
I'd still say it is a good idea. Find something that shoots well-- cheaper the better. And buy as much of it as you can.
Here is the long version:
What's the Best Factory Ammo?
