I've used the Hornady 130gr sp, Sierra 125gr PH, Nosler 125gr BT as well as the Barnes 130gr TSX in the 30.06 and all four have killed deer with no problems. I would say that the Sierra and Nosler are pretty close to the same with the Nosler being maybe just a tad more stout but not by much. If shooting into the shoulder and bone i'd probably opt for the Barnes because i never recovered one of those no matter where i hit the deer. Believe it or not i harvested more deer with the plain ole Hornady 130gr SP than any of the others but i used it for years before ever trying the others. I honestly don't recall recovering many bullets with these light weights but the majority of my shots were 250yds and closer and behind the shoulder. They all work and work well as long as you do your part and put the bullet in vitals.


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