Originally Posted by JPro
At those ranges, any decent 165gr cup/core would be very effective and inexpensive. I've only been deer hunting 30 years now, which is not much compared to many here, but I have never seen a "failure" from that combo, whether used by me or another hunter in my company. I'd sight in about an inch and a half high at 100 and go hunting. But I must also add that a 150NPT is not going to be a bad choice there either, just probably not necessary.


Stick one on top of 39 grains of 3031 for that close in work. Mild and accurate. I did with a 165 Ballistic Tip and it took care of business for me.