FWIW:

I would answer this question based upon shooting ability and terrrain.

180s are the standard. Don't leave them unless you have reason to do so.

165s shoot flatter, but unless you are likely to go beyond 300 yards, you might not get much benefit.

Thus, a guy on the dry side of the Cascades, with more open range might go 165, a guy on the coastal side (dense forest) might go 180s--better chance of an exit and blood trail in the think stuff, no need for super flat.


In the end though, we ar splitting hairs. Both kill stuff real dead, real well.

Choose one that shoots well in your rifle, practice a LOT and go hunting.

BMT

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