I've no experience with a 220 load, but then I tend not to favor maximum bullet weights per caliber.. for example, after experimentation, I think the 225 and 250 loads are best in the .338WM. I have only used the 100 gr in .243, however. It's done everything I've asked of it from Dall sheep to caribou, to moose.
Why go 220 in the '06? I see no gain in function, on paper, not having used it myself. Aaguard showed the 180 had the best penetration in his tests. It is my preferred. round, tho i do use the 165 and 150. The 180 and 165 will do every thing I've required in NA, JJ Hack, with far more experience than I, thought the 165 was the ideal '06 load. I can't disagree - I just like the 180.
But YMMV. Nothing wrong with that.
But if you "need" more - use a premium.
Last edited by las; 01/24/23.
