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30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 #16246237 07/12/21 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 224 Washington B BCHunter666 OP Campfire Member OP BCHunter666 Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 224 Washington I am picking one bullet for my favorite rifle, a pre 64 30-06. looking for opinions for just one load, one bullet for all game from antelope to elk. im to old and to lazy for multiple loads or caliber consideration and I am quite certain my 06 will do everything necessary. I do like to load. ranges will likely be from 100-200 yards, but never go beyond 400. at that range, I just won't shoot. thanks in advance !

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246276 07/12/21 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,825 Texas southtexas Campfire Tracker southtexas Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,825 Texas 180 gr Partition. Soft up front for expansion on deer and 'lopes; but will penetrate for elk.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246285 07/12/21 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,897 USA J jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana jwp475 Campfire 'Bwana J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 30,897 USA 150 165/168 or even 180 grain TSX, TTSX take your pick I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246287 07/12/21 Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 2,136 Idaho S smallfry Campfire Regular smallfry Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 2,136 Idaho A lot of choices but for the ranges you describe 165s @ 2700-2900

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246301 07/12/21 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 D djb Campfire Regular djb Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 Hornady 165 SP The truth angers those whom it does not convince

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246314 07/12/21 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,773 Wyoming W WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger WyoCoyoteHunter Campfire Ranger W Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 17,773 Wyoming 165 Accubond.. Molon Labe

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246321 07/12/21 Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas R rickt300 Campfire Outfitter rickt300 Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 13,401 Texas 180 grain Nosler Partiton. Dog I rescued in January

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246323 07/12/21 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 96,040 Southern New Mexico 180 grain Nosler Partition Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246428 07/12/21 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,816 155 Lapua Scenar. THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246592 07/12/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,663 Maine B bluefish Campfire Tracker bluefish Campfire Tracker B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,663 Maine 180 NP all the way. Just works. The way life should be.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 djb #16246617 07/12/21 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,122 Connecticut / Florida M Mike_S Campfire Tracker Mike_S Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,122 Connecticut / Florida Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP This

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246627 07/12/21 Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,906 Sweet Home W WAM Campfire Tracker WAM Campfire Tracker W Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,906 Sweet Home 168 TTSX or 175 gr LRX . Simple Life Member NRA, RMEF, American Legion, MAGA. Not necessarily in that order.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246649 07/12/21 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,736 California/Utah S super T Campfire Regular super T Campfire Regular S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,736 California/Utah 165gr Nosler Partition, a CCI LR primer, Hornady case, enough H4350 to reach 2900+ out of a 22''-24" barrel, then go hunting. Last edited by super T; 07/12/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246676 07/12/21 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,716 Texas J jeffbird Campfire Regular jeffbird Campfire Regular J Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,716 Texas 150 gr Barnes TTSX

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246719 07/12/21 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 1,370 South Texas F FSJeeper Campfire Regular FSJeeper Campfire Regular F Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 1,370 South Texas Agree with SouthTexas. 180 Grain Nosler Partition. Used this in Africa with perfect results from Impalas to Kudu. 56 grains IMR 4350 is my go-to load and is Sub-MOA in several different rifles.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 jeffbird #16246796 07/12/21 Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 258 Fremont Co. Wyoming L lima1seven Campfire Member lima1seven Campfire Member L Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 258 Fremont Co. Wyoming Originally Posted by jeffbird 150 gr Barnes TTSX This is what I’ve been using the past 2 seasons on deer, elk and antelope. The factory Barnes vortx shoots sub moa in my rifle.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246838 07/12/21 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 My first stop would be a 165 Partition, Accubond, Federal Trophy Bonded Tip, Sierra Game Changer or Speer Hotcore. If I wanted a mono I'd go with a 150. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16246935 07/12/21 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,859 C chesterwy Campfire Regular chesterwy Campfire Regular C Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,859 150 TTSX.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Brad #16246971 07/12/21 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest Originally Posted by Brad My first stop would be a 165 Partition, Accubond, Federal Trophy Bonded Tip, Sierra Game Changer or Speer Hotcore. If I wanted a mono I'd go with a 150. My feelings as well. WWP53D

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247264 07/12/21 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,228 Wet Side, WA P Puddle Campfire Regular Puddle Campfire Regular P Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,228 Wet Side, WA Just one load? 180 gr. NPT at 2700 - 2750 fps MV. Pre '64? So 24" barrel? Then 57 grains H4350 will get you there. It's you and the bullet, and all the rest is secondary.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247325 07/12/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247347 07/12/21 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,402 Corpus Christi,Texas baldhunter Campfire Tracker baldhunter Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,402 Corpus Christi,Texas I'm partial to the 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip in my 30-06's ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247391 07/12/21 Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,422 Maine, ayuh. B buttstock Campfire Regular buttstock Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,422 Maine, ayuh. 200 grain Speer HotCor flat base spitzer. Loaded to MV of 2550+ fps, it shoots flatter than you'd think. Load 4350 or 4831 ( Hodgdon or IMR), and go hunting. "Behavior accepted is behavior repeated." "Strive to be underestimated."

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247523 07/12/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 872 TN J jac3k Campfire Regular jac3k Campfire Regular J Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 872 TN Old school- 150 gr Hornady soft point New school- 155gr Scenar Both will merc deer/bear/elk like a mofo "The world breaks everyone,and afterward, some are strong at the broken places" Hemingway

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 djb #16247593 07/12/21 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,104 MonDak V viking Campfire Ranger viking Campfire Ranger V Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 17,104 MonDak Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP This 2x

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247820 07/12/21 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" Trump Won!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247835 07/12/21 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,198 Phoenix MikeS Campfire Regular MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,198 Phoenix I'd take a hard look at a 200 grain partition for 400 and under as well. Too close for irons, switching to scope...

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247848 07/12/21 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan L Lorne Campfire Regular Lorne Campfire Regular L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan 180 Nosler Partition. Classic Or Hornady 180 IL.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247853 07/12/21 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 224 Washington B BCHunter666 OP Campfire Member OP BCHunter666 Campfire Member B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 224 Washington Ok thanks guys. I have a good supply of 168 trex and 4350, so if this gun shoots them I will use them.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247889 07/12/21 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID I've been using 165 gr AB's in my 30-06. Since we can't hunt grizzlies in the lower 48 and most likely never will, it will handle any big game in the country. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16247979 07/12/21 Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,488 C Cascade Campfire Regular Cascade Campfire Regular C Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,488 It's certainly been done with the 165 gr Nosler Partition. Guy

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16248601 07/13/21 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID For years I used 150gr PT's interchangeably with Speer 150 gr hotcores in a 270. I couldn't tell much difference. Both bullets would look about the same on the far side of an elk. I saw quite a few of both as they would usually end up under hide on the back side. Those hides are very stretchy and will stop most bullets in that weight and speed range. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16248804 07/13/21 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,499 NWintheNE mitchellmountain Campfire Regular mitchellmountain Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,499 NWintheNE 165 or 180 accubonds or hornady interbonds. Whitetail to moose. Tell me the odds of putting grease on the same pancake? I Know they are there, well ice and house slippers. -Kawi

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16249036 07/13/21 Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 255 W WITUfan Campfire Member WITUfan Campfire Member W Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 255 Have taken numerous deer from small does to good sized bucks, a few antelope, and one mature bull elk with 150 grain TTSX. Results have been universally good. Lots of DRT and easy blood trails depending on shot placement. Getting ready to set up a .30/06 for my son with this one load, do it all thing in mind. Going to try 150 grain TTSX, 168 TTSX, and 180 grain partitions and simply go with whichever one shoots best.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16249043 07/13/21 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 colorado bob Campfire Tracker colorado bob Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 Federal's 180 grain Nolser Partition factory load------no reason to reload.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 colorado bob #16250757 07/13/21 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan L Lorne Campfire Regular Lorne Campfire Regular L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 926 Saskatchewan Originally Posted by colorado bob Federal's 180 grain Nolser Partition factory load------no reason to reload. Their plain Jane blue box 180s works better than they probably should

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 gunner500 #16250765 07/13/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born Originally Posted by gunner500 The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" Exactly. About time someone mentioned this exceptional bullet. The op is looking for "one" bullet for shots from 100 to 200 yards. Damn if I can't think of any other bullet that would work as well as the 200gr partition. I've tried so many like the 165 and 180gr Hornady sp interlock, 180gr ww powerpoint, corelokts of various bullet weights (from 150 to 220) and even the touted 180gr partition (which I've had elk catch by the way). The 200gr partition always pokes a hole through the critter, no matter how big and it puts them down fast. Its also damn accurate out of every 30-06 I've shot it in. I'm with you gunner. My vote is for the 200gr partition. The best bullet for the op's application.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 bsa1917hunter #16250783 07/13/21 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 3,034 Garandimal Campfire Tracker Garandimal Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 3,034 Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by gunner500 The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" Exactly. About time someone mentioned this exceptional bullet. The op is looking for "one" bullet for shots from 100 to 200 yards. Damn if I can't think of any other bullet that would work as well as the 200gr partition. I've tried so many like the 165 and 180gr Hornady sp interlock, 180gr ww powerpoint, corelokts of various bullet weights (from 150 to 220) and even the touted 180gr partition (which I've had elk catch by the way). The 200gr partition always pokes a hole through the critter, no matter how big and it puts them down fast. Its also damn accurate out of every 30-06 I've shot it in. I'm with you gunner. My vote is for the 200gr partition. The best bullet for the op's application.. Good choice. Would also look hard at the 168 gr. TSX. Chose that one for the M1 rifle. GR

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 viking #16250831 07/14/21 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,320 Greater Browningsville, KY shaman Campfire Outfitter shaman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 12,320 Greater Browningsville, KY Originally Posted by viking Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP This 2x +3X Genesis 9:2-4 Ministries Lighthearted Confessions of a Cervid Serial Killer

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 shaman #16250954 07/14/21 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,623 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,623 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Originally Posted by shaman Originally Posted by viking Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP This 2x +3X 4x NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16250964 07/14/21 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 403 NC G Guybo54 Campfire Member Guybo54 Campfire Member G Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 403 NC Speer 150gr Hot-Cor Spitzer, if you want something a little beefier the 165gr Hot-Cor Spitzer. Life's Tough, God's Good, Pray Hard!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 djb #16250969 07/14/21 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,385 H HitnRun Campfire Regular HitnRun Campfire Regular H Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,385 Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP The performance of this combination will never be eclipsed. Partitions and premium bullets are for marketing, the Hornady is for hunting. Originally Posted by RJY66 I was thinking the other day how much I used to hate Bill Clinton. He was freaking George Washington compared to what they are now.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 HitnRun #16251229 07/14/21 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,623 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,623 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Originally Posted by HitnRun Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP The performance of this combination will never be eclipsed. Partitions and premium bullets are for marketing, the Hornady is for hunting. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16251322 07/14/21 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,871 M Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter Magnum_Bob Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 8,871 Way back when I used the 300 Win mag a lot I shot 180 NPT'S full throttle 3100 fps in my m70 , they work great but were tiresome on the shoulder. I developed a 165 gr SP Hornady load at 3000 fps with H4831 it worked outstanding on WHITETAILS and mule deer. In the ribs and out the other side with complete penetration . I think I only ever caught 1. It shoots great in all my 30-06's as well. 165 gr SP do not confuse with the softer 165 gr btsp. Mb " Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16251459 07/14/21 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado B Bighorn Campfire Tracker Bighorn Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,002 Southern Kolorado My own, personal, one-bullet choice for my .30-06 is the Barnes 165 gr. TSX. It has served me well not only in the lower 48, but on the African continent as well. Accurate, easy to load for, and very effective on all sizes of game. I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 WAM #16251654 07/14/21 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Originally Posted by WAM 168 TTSX or 175 gr LRX . Simple This is me. Yet, all the others are good too. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16251975 07/14/21 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,181 Retired CPO USN. Amarillo TX MAC Campfire Tracker MAC Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,181 Retired CPO USN. Amarillo TX I would imagine it would be pretty hard to top a 180 gr Nosler Partition as long as they group well. When you're talking the lower 48 you're talking about everything from Javelina to Moose so you would have to think of the bigger end and not the lower end and the middle. What will cleanly kill a moose will work on smaller game but the reverse isn't always true. And the Partition is the one they all compared themselves to when trying to make new bullets. Something to be said for that. You get out of life what you are willing to accept. If you ain't happy, do something about it!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16252025 07/14/21 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,042 arizona K krp Campfire Ranger krp Campfire Ranger K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,042 arizona 165 hndy sp, 57gr H4350 Kent

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 southtexas #16252133 07/14/21 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,541 T thumbcocker Campfire Regular thumbcocker Campfire Regular T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,541 Originally Posted by southtexas 180 gr Partition. Soft up front for expansion on deer and 'lopes; but will penetrate for elk. +1

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16252695 07/14/21 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,923 Black Hills of Dakota CRS Campfire Tracker CRS Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,923 Black Hills of Dakota My first thought was 168gr T/TSX, whichever shoots best. Arcus Venator

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Garandimal #16252736 07/14/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born Originally Posted by Garandimal Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by gunner500 The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" Exactly. About time someone mentioned this exceptional bullet. The op is looking for "one" bullet for shots from 100 to 200 yards. Damn if I can't think of any other bullet that would work as well as the 200gr partition. I've tried so many like the 165 and 180gr Hornady sp interlock, 180gr ww powerpoint, corelokts of various bullet weights (from 150 to 220) and even the touted 180gr partition (which I've had elk catch by the way). The 200gr partition always pokes a hole through the critter, no matter how big and it puts them down fast. Its also damn accurate out of every 30-06 I've shot it in. I'm with you gunner. My vote is for the 200gr partition. The best bullet for the op's application.. Good choice. Would also look hard at the 168 gr. TSX. Chose that one for the M1 rifle. GR Bingo. That is also a great bullet. I started messing with loads for my new 30-06 with that bullet. Still in the development stage though. I didn't want to burn up my H4350: This load is pushing almost 2,800 fps in my rifle.. Should do a number on any elk or deer or bear I run across.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16253171 07/14/21 Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 478 E Earlyagain Campfire Member Earlyagain Campfire Member E Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 478 I don't have a favorite. I have Hornady, Remington, and Nosler in the box. I find the thread interesting. In that, unless I missed it. No one's favorite is made by Sierra. At one time they were the go-to manufacture for rifle loonies.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Mackay_Sagebrush #16253206 07/14/21 Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush 155 Lapua Scenar. Like ^^^^^ 165 gr partition wouldn’t suck either. 🦫 Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16253526 07/15/21 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,418 SW Georgia G Godogs57 Campfire Tracker Godogs57 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,418 SW Georgia Either 165 or 180 Partition. Killed more game than all the rest of the bullets mentioned in this thread combined. Find out which weight your rifle likes, stick with it until the cows come home. You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Earlyagain #16253582 07/15/21 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri Originally Posted by Earlyagain I don't have a favorite. I have Hornady, Remington, and Nosler in the box. I find the thread interesting. In that, unless I missed it. No one's favorite is made by Sierra. At one time they were the go-to manufacture for rifle loonies. That was pre-internet days. After the net Sierras became flying ashtrays. Funny thing is they still kill critters the way they did pre-net. I bet a 180 or 200 grain Gameking at '06 velocities is a killin son of a bitsch. Last edited by 10gaugemag; 07/15/21. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Godogs57 #16253584 07/15/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas I have only hunted WT with my 06s and I haven't loaded A 150 gr bullet in so long I honestly can't remember. Years ago I switched to the 165s and have been a happy camper ever since. However for WT I use the 165 HBTSP and it has worked for me w/o any problems. The BTSP gives the 165 an aero advantage over the FB. It is a compromise between the 150 & 180 grainers. I like the fact there are 165, 180, & 200 gr Nos PartitionS for, when you need them. Jerry jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 10gaugemag #16253595 07/15/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas 10 G I'm being very honest and NOT critical at all. In years past I tested Sierra hunting bullets in 6mm, 270, & 30 Calibers in almost EVERY medium available to me. I tested them from 20 yds----50 yds. Honestly.... I never recovered ONE that was still in tact. They, every one, had separated core from jacket or worse. Consequently,,,,,,,,,, For those happy with Sierra, that's fine with me. I'm not competition for those bullets. Jerry Last edited by jwall; 07/15/21. jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 jwall #16253623 07/15/21 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri Originally Posted by jwall 10 G I'm being very honest and NOT critical at all. In years past I tested Sierra hunting bullets in 6mm, 270, & 30 Calibers in almost EVERY medium available to me. I tested them from 20 yds----50 yds. Honestly.... I never recovered ONE that was still in tact. They, every one, had separated core from jacket or worse. Consequently,,,,,,,,,, For those happy with Sierra, that's fine with me. I'm not competition for those bullets. Jerry Same here. I have several out of deer that have slipped cores. Have some where all I have recoved is the jacket. I think that is why they kill so good, not just 1 projectile headed through the vitals, there are several. I do shoot Partitions in my 6mm now just because of the area I hunt. With the Sierra I wouldn't take some of the hard angle shots I may be presented with. Heavily wooded, nasty thick azz brush in creek bottoms. I want an exit and blood on the ground but really haven't needed it. I adjusted where I poke em at and ever since then most have fallen where they were standing when I pulled the trigger. Last edited by 10gaugemag; 07/15/21. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16253757 07/15/21 Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 2,515 TRexF16 Campfire Regular TRexF16 Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 2,515 I'm a Nosler/Barnes guy but am very impressed with all the love for the Hornady 165 SP on this thread. Makes me want to give it a try. But I am drowning in Noslers (thanks, SPS) so I'd have to make a special effort... Working now on a good 200 Part load. Getting all the speed with RL-26 but working for accuracy. My old lot of H4831sc was great, but the new lot is much different. Takes two more grains to get the same speed and accuracy is worse. Cheers, Rex

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 TRexF16 #16253852 07/15/21 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,071 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,071 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by TRexF16 I'm a Nosler/Barnes guy but am very impressed with all the love for the Hornady 165 SP on this thread. Makes me want to give it a try. But I am drowning in Noslers (thanks, SPS) so I'd have to make a special effort... Working now on a good 200 Part load. Getting all the speed with RL-26 but working for accuracy. My old lot of H4831sc was great, but the new lot is much different. Takes two more grains to get the same speed and accuracy is worse. Cheers, Rex Some report good results with Hunter. I like MRP and think PP 4000-MR would be interesting. 4831 with heavies has a good track record. I guess it boils down to what you have on hand or can find. DF

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16253962 07/15/21 Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,040 Valparaiso, IN A ar15a292f Campfire Regular ar15a292f Campfire Regular A Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,040 Valparaiso, IN 165 or 180 grain Ballistic Tips, SST's or TGK's, if you want bonded bullets, Accubond, Interbond or Scirocco II's. For mono metal bullets, 150 or 165 grain E-Tip, GMX or TTSX. Honestly for the lower 48 with a 30-06, just about anything that you use will work, just pick one you like. Last edited by ar15a292f; 07/15/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16254353 07/15/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,648 ms N navlav8r Campfire Ranger navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,648 ms 180 gr Accubond and 58 grs of H-4350 which is the top load in Speer’s book and on line site. Gives factory velocities or slightly above. It’s accounted for nine bulls from 25 yards to 475 yards and a few whitetails. NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 navlav8r #16254385 07/15/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas NICE there Nav Jerry jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16254668 07/15/21 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,456 wyoming S shootbrownelk Campfire Tracker shootbrownelk Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,456 wyoming Barnes TTSX 150 grain bullet & IMR 4350 or 4064 powder.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16254913 07/15/21 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 563 Jacksonville, Fl wahoo Campfire Regular wahoo Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 563 Jacksonville, Fl i've used the same load for years. don't know if these are available. 180 gr ww power point round nose with 47 gr 4895. in my old model 70 it chronographs at 2600 and is a sure killer on whitetails and pigs. If you're not having fun; you're not doing it right!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 wahoo #16255110 07/15/21 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri Originally Posted by wahoo i've used the same load for years. don't know if these are available. 180 gr ww power point round nose with 47 gr 4895. in my old model 70 it chronographs at 2600 and is a sure killer on whitetails and pigs. Been thinking of a load like this for woods ranges. Not full house but not 30-30 type loads either. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16255112 07/15/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,789 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,789 165gr. Sierra Game King over 56gr. IMR 4350 has been my go to load in .30-06 for several years now, accurate and deadly on whitetails.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16255484 07/15/21 Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,495 Wind River Wyoming S szihn Campfire Tracker szihn Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 5,495 Wind River Wyoming 30-06 All game from Antelope to elk. Ranges out to a max of 400 yards. Like many others here it would be a 165 grain Nosler Partition, or perhaps a good bonded 165 from Nosler, Hornady or Swift. In the 30-06 for all-around use, I doubt you can beat the 165 gr Partition although a very few others may match it.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 szihn #16255549 07/15/21 Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,488 C Cascade Campfire Regular Cascade Campfire Regular C Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 1,488 Originally Posted by szihn 30-06 All game from Antelope to elk. Ranges out to a max of 400 yards. Like many others here it would be a 165 grain Nosler Partition, or perhaps a good bonded 165 from Nosler, Hornady or Swift. In the 30-06 for all-around use, I doubt you can beat the 165 gr Partition although a very few others may match it. Hard to disagree with that. Guy

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16255917 07/15/21 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho S Shag Campfire Outfitter Shag Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,037 St Joe National Forest, Idaho Originally Posted by BCHunter666 I am picking one bullet for my favorite rifle, a pre 64 30-06. looking for opinions for just one load, one bullet for all game from antelope to elk. im to old and to lazy for multiple loads or caliber consideration and I am quite certain my 06 will do everything necessary. I do like to load. ranges will likely be from 100-200 yards, but never go beyond 400. at that range, I just won't shoot. thanks in advance ! At that range.......... 180gr partiton or 180gr Accubond... same same Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences. GOA,Idaho2AIAlliance,AmericanFirearmsAssociation,IdahoTrappersAssociation,FoundationForWildlifeManagement ID and MT.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16256069 07/16/21 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,766 Clinging to our God and Guns Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,766 Clinging to our God and Guns Come on, it's a 30-06. Not big enough to require boutique bullets to hold together. Big enough to not require boutique bullets to enhance its performance. Any decent hunting bullet from 150gr up will be fine. Since elk are in the mix, you might want a bit more weight. But depending on many factors, it may never be needed. The POS 760 I picked up cheap loves to shoot 180 Pro Hunters with 59gr H4831. Figured it would be fine to shoot anything I would ever hunt. Especially as it's a backup. And I had them sitting there! Have a stash of 165 Partitions, if I was going to pick a load for everything listed, probably be those. No elk? BT's Maybe a 180 BT with elk? Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 MAC #16256072 07/16/21 Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 2,180 Alaska A AKPENDUDE Campfire Regular AKPENDUDE Campfire Regular A Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 2,180 Alaska Originally Posted by MAC I would imagine it would be pretty hard to top a 180 gr Nosler Partition as long as they group well. When you're talking the lower 48 you're talking about everything from Javelina to Moose so you would have to think of the bigger end and not the lower end and the middle. What will cleanly kill a moose will work on smaller game but the reverse isn't always true. And the Partition is the one they all compared themselves to when trying to make new bullets. Something to be said for that. You can kill a moose with a much smaller bullet than that. But the 180 grain partition is a great choice as is the 200g version. If you handload it’s fairly easy to get those up to 2900fps which will kill anything in the USA. Also remember the shiras moose while bigger than elk are smaller than the Alaska/yukon version. My friend shot his Montana bull with a 130g bullet, I think it was an accubond out of a 270 and I’ve seen several guys here in AK use the 130-150g bullets out of a 270 for moose. If he’s really talking about every species in the lower 48, I’d worry about the ones that are harder to knock down like mountain goats and aoudad.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16262389 07/18/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona H HaYen Campfire Regular HaYen Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona I have successfully killed Deer (Arizona Mule) and Elk with 130 TTSX and Varget. I have successfully killed Elk with 168gr Berger Hybrid Hunter (Federal Factory load - really goods stuff if you can find it). I have seen 150gr SST's (factory loads) fail on Cow Elks. BUT I've met others who swear there is no finer bullet so... YMMV Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 AKPENDUDE #16262679 07/18/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas Originally Posted by AKPENDUDE [quote=MAC] You can kill a moose with a much smaller bullet than that. But the 180 grain partition is a great choice as is the 200g version. If you handload it’s fairly easy to get those up to 2900fps which will kill anything in the USA. Also remember the shiras moose while bigger than elk are smaller than the Alaska/yukon version. My friend shot his Montana bull with a 130g bullet, I think it was an accubond out of a 270 and I’ve seen several guys here in AK use the 130-150g bullets out of a 270 for moose. If he’s really talking about every species in the lower 48, I’d worry about the ones that are harder to knock down like mountain goats and aoudad. AKP Even tho I have NOT hunted Mtn Goat/Aoudad, years back I was seriously interested in it. I read and researched the subject, success and failures by hunters and I learned something FROM those who DID. (I don't have to pee on an electric fence like some here) Whereas Goats got the reputation from being tough and hard to put down.....the consensus was that 'TOO many hunters used TOO tough bullets and more or less got pass thrus. They found using a lighter constructed bullet resulted in quicker and faster kills. Again - Not my results but FROM Goat hunters. Jerry jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 jwall #16262914 07/18/21 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana Jerry, I suspect the same reason is why aoudad have the same reputation for being tough to kill. Maybe 3-4 years ago a good friend and fellow gun writer had booked an aoudad hunt, as I recall one of the free-range hunts on public land in West Texas. His guide, like many Texas guides, recommended a .375 H&H. But my friend had a beautiful "traditional" custom rifle, based on some sort of short CRF action with a fancy walnut stock. It was a .250 Savage, and shot very accurately with 100-grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. He asked (1) if the bullet would penetrate sufficiently, and (2) if it was enough for aoudad. I told him my experiences with the and he decided to take the .250. They found a big ram about 250 yards away, and my buddy shot it through both lungs. The ram ran about 50 yards and fell over dead. “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 AKPENDUDE #16263068 07/18/21 Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 994 R Region6 Campfire Regular Region6 Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 994 Originally Posted by AKPENDUDE Originally Posted by MAC I would imagine it would be pretty hard to top a 180 gr Nosler Partition as long as they group well. When you're talking the lower 48 you're talking about everything from Javelina to Moose so you would have to think of the bigger end and not the lower end and the middle. What will cleanly kill a moose will work on smaller game but the reverse isn't always true. And the Partition is the one they all compared themselves to when trying to make new bullets. Something to be said for that. You can kill a moose with a much smaller bullet than that. But the 180 grain partition is a great choice as is the 200g version. If you handload it’s fairly easy to get those up to 2900fps which will kill anything in the USA. Also remember the shiras moose while bigger than elk are smaller than the Alaska/yukon version. My friend shot his Montana bull with a 130g bullet, I think it was an accubond out of a 270 and I’ve seen several guys here in AK use the 130-150g bullets out of a 270 for moose. If he’s really talking about every species in the lower 48, I’d worry about the ones that are harder to knock down like mountain goats and aoudad. This goat dropped in his tracks, 270 with a 130gr Barnes TSX. Shot was approximately 170 yards.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16263146 07/18/21 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID For a very good standard bullet, check out Speer Hotcores. I've used them a lot out of a 270 with excellent results. They have very good weight retention and have been quite accurate in my rifle. I haven't tried them in a 30-06 but I have in a 300 WSM. They worked great in that one. The problem is finding them. Right now Midway has a few selections in 165 and 180gr. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Rock Chuck #16263305 07/18/21 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana The 165 .30 Hot-Core works very well in the .30-06. Have one I recovered from an angling-away whitetail buck that not only dropped him within 15-20 yards, but retained 85% of its weight! “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16263506 07/18/21 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 20,494 South Central Manitoba T the_shootist Campfire Ranger the_shootist Campfire Ranger T Joined: May 2003 Posts: 20,494 South Central Manitoba I have lost track of how many moose either on my own or with bullets I have loaded for hunting partners I have seen drop to my 30-06 Tikka M65. I started out with 180 Winchester PP and 54 grains of IMR4350. They shot well and killed well at the ranges I usually shoot stuff at -- typically 150 to 300 yards. then I found the Barnes TSX and their dope said tio drop one bullet weight so I went with 168 TSX and 57 gr of H414. That load gives me 2900 ft/sec and consistently shoots between 5/8" and 1.25" at 100 yards. My wife gets "pink bullets." 150 grain TSX with a light load of IMR3031 which pushes 2800 fps in her Tikka M65. She has shot deer at 200 yards. She also shot a nice bull moose with the same rifle and load. Range was 60 yards. Bull died on his way to the ground. She loves heer 30-06 and those custom pink bullets. My hunting partner likes my Hornady 165 gr BTSP interloks chased along by 57 gr of IMR4350. "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23) Brother Keith

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Region6 #16265450 07/19/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas [Region6/] This goat dropped in his tracks, 270 with a 130gr Barnes TSX. Shot was approximately 170 yards. [/quote] So VERY NICE ! Love the scene - Backdrop - Subjects - SS rifle - ?Composite Stock ? Goat looks big to me (no experience w/them) Horns --- 10+ "...?? WELL done Jerry jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Rock Chuck #16266139 07/19/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona H HaYen Campfire Regular HaYen Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona Originally Posted by Rock Chuck For a very good standard bullet, check out Speer Hotcores. I've used them a lot out of a 270 with excellent results. They have very good weight retention and have been quite accurate in my rifle. I haven't tried them in a 30-06 but I have in a 300 WSM. They worked great in that one. The problem is finding them. Right now Midway has a few selections in 165 and 180gr. Although I have never taken an animal with a HotCor, the 150gr out of my 30-06 does shoot tiny groups. The 90gr HC out of my 243 is accurate enough. Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 bsa1917hunter #16266607 07/19/21 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by gunner500 The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" Exactly. About time someone mentioned this exceptional bullet. The op is looking for "one" bullet for shots from 100 to 200 yards. Damn if I can't think of any other bullet that would work as well as the 200gr partition. I've tried so many like the 165 and 180gr Hornady sp interlock, 180gr ww powerpoint, corelokts of various bullet weights (from 150 to 220) and even the touted 180gr partition (which I've had elk catch by the way). The 200gr partition always pokes a hole through the critter, no matter how big and it puts them down fast. Its also damn accurate out of every 30-06 I've shot it in. I'm with you gunner. My vote is for the 200gr partition. The best bullet for the op's application.. Damn right Buddy, first things i noticed about them was how well they flew from 300 mags for a hunting bullet, then got to see what they did to elk, mule and whitetail deer and hogs, naturally the first one i selected for my '06's, never a wrong choice imho. Trump Won!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Mule Deer #16266639 07/19/21 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by Mule Deer Jerry, I suspect the same reason is why aoudad have the same reputation for being tough to kill. Maybe 3-4 years ago a good friend and fellow gun writer had booked an aoudad hunt, as I recall one of the free-range hunts on public land in West Texas. His guide, like many Texas guides, recommended a .375 H&H. But my friend had a beautiful "traditional" custom rifle, based on some sort of short CRF action with a fancy walnut stock. It was a .250 Savage, and shot very accurately with 100-grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. He asked (1) if the bullet would penetrate sufficiently, and (2) if it was enough for aoudad. I told him my experiences with the and he decided to take the .250. They found a big ram about 250 yards away, and my buddy shot it through both lungs. The ram ran about 50 yards and fell over dead. And here is an Aoudad shot with a .30-06 and a downloaded ( to .308 levels..) basic 150 gr. Hornady spire point. This one went 10 ft. Were I to pick one bullet for the lower 48 it would be a 180 Gr. Hornady...but lots of others would work.. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 ingwe #16266654 07/19/21 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma Nice ram Ingwe. Trump Won!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 ingwe #16266726 07/19/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,003 W WMR Campfire Tracker WMR Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,003 Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by Mule Deer Jerry, I suspect the same reason is why aoudad have the same reputation for being tough to kill. Maybe 3-4 years ago a good friend and fellow gun writer had booked an aoudad hunt, as I recall one of the free-range hunts on public land in West Texas. His guide, like many Texas guides, recommended a .375 H&H. But my friend had a beautiful "traditional" custom rifle, based on some sort of short CRF action with a fancy walnut stock. It was a .250 Savage, and shot very accurately with 100-grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. He asked (1) if the bullet would penetrate sufficiently, and (2) if it was enough for aoudad. I told him my experiences with the and he decided to take the .250. They found a big ram about 250 yards away, and my buddy shot it through both lungs. The ram ran about 50 yards and fell over dead. And here is an Aoudad shot with a .30-06 and a downloaded ( to .308 levels..) basic 150 gr. Hornady spire point. This one went 10 ft. Were I to pick one bullet for the lower 48 it would be a 180 Gr. Hornady...but lots of others would work.. Ingwe, what rifle is that? It looks like a 700 but I don’t recognize the stock. It has nice lines . Thanks.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16266778 07/19/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,003 W WMR Campfire Tracker WMR Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,003 One bullet for the 30-06? Any 165 to 180 premium would work great. For that matter, a Ballistic Tip or Interlock would, too. We don’t hear much about the 150 Partition, but I’ll bet that one would be just fine. So many good choices, Truly an embarrassment of riches!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 lima1seven #16266822 07/19/21 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,659 back home in Potter Co. PA O old_willys Campfire Outfitter old_willys Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,659 back home in Potter Co. PA Originally Posted by lima1seven Originally Posted by jeffbird 150 gr Barnes TTSX This is what I’ve been using the past 2 seasons on deer, elk and antelope. The factory Barnes vortx shoots sub moa in my rifle. Same here, those factory 150 T-TSX's shoot so darn good I stop reloading for my 30-06. Last kill was a whitetail some distance away and I was able to recover the 150 grain bullet, it still weighed 147 grains... Ted

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 WMR #16267412 07/20/21 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by WMR Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by Mule Deer Jerry, I suspect the same reason is why aoudad have the same reputation for being tough to kill. Maybe 3-4 years ago a good friend and fellow gun writer had booked an aoudad hunt, as I recall one of the free-range hunts on public land in West Texas. His guide, like many Texas guides, recommended a .375 H&H. But my friend had a beautiful "traditional" custom rifle, based on some sort of short CRF action with a fancy walnut stock. It was a .250 Savage, and shot very accurately with 100-grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. He asked (1) if the bullet would penetrate sufficiently, and (2) if it was enough for aoudad. I told him my experiences with the and he decided to take the .250. They found a big ram about 250 yards away, and my buddy shot it through both lungs. The ram ran about 50 yards and fell over dead. And here is an Aoudad shot with a .30-06 and a downloaded ( to .308 levels..) basic 150 gr. Hornady spire point. This one went 10 ft. Were I to pick one bullet for the lower 48 it would be a 180 Gr. Hornady...but lots of others would work.. Ingwe, what rifle is that? It looks like a 700 but I don’t recognize the stock. It has nice lines . Thanks. It IS a 700 ADL that I converted to BDL and put in a Mountain Rifle stock...a Remington original . I added the English Red pad. Last edited by ingwe; 07/20/21. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 ingwe #16267456 07/20/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,003 W WMR Campfire Tracker WMR Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,003 Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by WMR Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by Mule Deer Jerry, I suspect the same reason is why aoudad have the same reputation for being tough to kill. Maybe 3-4 years ago a good friend and fellow gun writer had booked an aoudad hunt, as I recall one of the free-range hunts on public land in West Texas. His guide, like many Texas guides, recommended a .375 H&H. But my friend had a beautiful "traditional" custom rifle, based on some sort of short CRF action with a fancy walnut stock. It was a .250 Savage, and shot very accurately with 100-grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. He asked (1) if the bullet would penetrate sufficiently, and (2) if it was enough for aoudad. I told him my experiences with the and he decided to take the .250. They found a big ram about 250 yards away, and my buddy shot it through both lungs. The ram ran about 50 yards and fell over dead. And here is an Aoudad shot with a .30-06 and a downloaded ( to .308 levels..) basic 150 gr. Hornady spire point. This one went 10 ft. Were I to pick one bullet for the lower 48 it would be a 180 Gr. Hornady...but lots of others would work.. Ingwe, what rifle is that? It looks like a 700 but I don’t recognize the stock. It has nice lines . Thanks. It IS a 700 ADL that I converted to BDL and put in a Mountain Rifle stock...a Remington original . I added the English Red pad. Sounds like Johnny Cash's Cadillac, but it sure looks nice. I've got an older ADL that shoots great but I'm lukewarm on the stock. Now you've got me thinking. Thanks for the info.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 WMR #16267478 07/20/21 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky ingwe Campfire Oracle ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky Originally Posted by WMR It IS a 700 ADL that I converted to BDL and put in a Mountain Rifle stock...a Remington original . I added the English Red pad. Sounds like Johnny Cash's Cadillac, but it sure looks nice. I've got an older ADL that shoots great but I'm lukewarm on the stock. Now you've got me thinking. Thanks for the info. [/quote] It is pretty much like Cash's Cadillac. A former member here donated the stock halfway through refinishing it, so I finished it. Another member sent me the bottom metal and mag box. Easy Peasy conversion! And I have a "thing" for rifles with iron sights ( even though I never use them...) Another look at the same rifle... Last edited by ingwe; 07/20/21. "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 ingwe #16267507 07/20/21 Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,142 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,142 Michigan Originally Posted by ingwe Originally Posted by WMR It IS a 700 ADL that I converted to BDL and put in a Mountain Rifle stock...a Remington original . I added the English Red pad. Sounds like Johnny Cash's Cadillac, but it sure looks nice. I've got an older ADL that shoots great but I'm lukewarm on the stock. Now you've got me thinking. Thanks for the info. It is pretty much like Cash's Cadillac. A former member here donated the stock halfway through refinishing it, so I finished it. Another member sent me the bottom metal and mag box. Easy Peasy conversion! And I have a "thing" for rifles with iron sights ( even though I never use them...) Another look at the same rifle... [/quote] That’s a well done great looking classy rifle. I like that open pistol grip and clean lines.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16267518 07/20/21 Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,142 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,142 Michigan A bullet for the lower 48 more than what you need for a deer but a Barnes a 168 grain ttsx or Nosler 180 grain Partion or Accubond would be tough to beat for a do anything bullet in all 50 states.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 the_shootist #16267544 07/20/21 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Originally Posted by the_shootist I have lost track of how many moose either on my own or with bullets I have loaded for hunting partners I have seen drop to my 30-06 Tikka M65. I started out with 180 Winchester PP and 54 grains of IMR4350. They shot well and killed well at the ranges I usually shoot stuff at -- typically 150 to 300 yards. then I found the Barnes TSX and their dope said tio drop one bullet weight so I went with 168 TSX and 57 gr of H414. That load gives me 2900 ft/sec and consistently shoots between 5/8" and 1.25" at 100 yards. My wife gets "pink bullets." 150 grain TSX with a light load of IMR3031 which pushes 2800 fps in her Tikka M65. She has shot deer at 200 yards. She also shot a nice bull moose with the same rifle and load. Range was 60 yards. Bull died on his way to the ground. She loves heer 30-06 and those custom pink bullets. My hunting partner likes my Hornady 165 gr BTSP interloks chased along by 57 gr of IMR4350. I've only used PP's once, 150 gr in a 270. I shot a 3x3 mulie buck quartering toward me. I hit him on the point of the shoulder but it didn't penetrate. The bullet slid under the skin across the shoulder and the full length of the rib cage before it entered the gut. It did find something vital back there but the deer ran almost 200 yds. Luckily, it was in low grass and I could see him the whole time before he went down. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Rock Chuck #16267772 07/20/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas R C That was the 'luck' of hitting point of shoulder. I'm a handloader so I shoot very little factory ammo - HOWEVER in 07 I was moving and had my loading stuff packed up so I bought 2 boxes of WW 270 130 PP. I killed several WT including this one with the PP. Long story short, I jumped him in a c/o and shot him on the run. He landed on his back with 4 feet in the air. 1 shot 1 drop. The other deer hated those too. Jerry jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16267994 07/20/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 193 MT S Sharpshooter97 Campfire Member Sharpshooter97 Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 193 MT I have been impressed with the 180 grain SST

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 southtexas #16268062 07/20/21 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Originally Posted by southtexas 180 gr Partition. Soft up front for expansion on deer and 'lopes; but will penetrate for elk. ^^^ THIS ^^^ I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16268090 07/20/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA I've been using the 212 ELD in my 30-06 at 2700 for my all around bullet. Soft enough for bucks and plenty of bullet to handle elk. Pretty hard to pick a bad bullet for the old horse. JWall, that is an excellent buck buddy! Last edited by beretzs; 07/20/21. Semper Fi

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 beretzs #16268130 07/20/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas Thnx B. In 07 I wasn’t taking many pix of hunting. I can see his white belly laying in that c/o but I didn’t think to take a pic. Wish I had. Jerry jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16270587 07/21/21 Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 2,011 D dirtyharry Campfire Regular dirtyharry Campfire Regular D Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 2,011 Hornady 150 gr. Interlock, will handle them all ! 57gr. # IMR-4350--Rem primers-WW Cases Last edited by dirtyharry; 07/21/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16272589 07/22/21 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 189 Upper Mississippi River 1 1100RemingtonMan Campfire Member 1100RemingtonMan Campfire Member 1 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 189 Upper Mississippi River One Bullet Nosler 165 AB or BT if I had a 30-06. I do reload 30-06 for my father though. Last edited by 1100RemingtonMan; 07/22/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 lima1seven #16272710 07/22/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,675 Southern Columbia County NY R Rug3 Campfire Tracker Rug3 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,675 Southern Columbia County NY Originally Posted by lima1seven Originally Posted by jeffbird 150 gr Barnes TTSX This is what I’ve been using the past 2 seasons on deer, elk and antelope. The factory Barnes vortx shoots sub moa in my rifle. Yes! BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN HIS MIGHTY POWER. ~ Ephesians 6:10 Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 southtexas #16273709 07/22/21 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,527 Western NY H hikerbum Campfire Outfitter hikerbum Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,527 Western NY Originally Posted by southtexas 180 gr Partition. Soft up front for expansion on deer and 'lopes; but will penetrate for elk.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16274947 07/22/21 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,694 P pathfinder76 Campfire Regular pathfinder76 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,694 I've killed quite a bit of game with the 150 TSX. I have NEVER had it be an issue. The 168 TTSX is very impressive as is the 200 gr Partition and 165 Accubond however I've used those three less. That is the extent of my real use of bullets in that cartridge on big game.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 WAM #16275547 07/23/21 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Originally Posted by WAM 168/180 TTSX or 175 gr LRX . Simple Add 180 Ballistic tip---been using them on elk for years out of the 300 win---they work and are tough 180 Accubond and or Partition. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 gunner500 #16275554 07/23/21 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Originally Posted by gunner500 The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" I have never seen a 200 NP launched at 2800 fps + safely. I have seen it break 2700 but not 2800. https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16275565 07/23/21 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Another combo which will work from mice to moose and 30-06 180 BT 57/H4350 2770 fps .45"/100 yards https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16275615 07/23/21 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,225 PA Teeder Campfire Outfitter Teeder Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,225 PA Has there been a bullet, not mentioned?

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16275645 07/23/21 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Rock Chuck Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 69,300 Filer, ID There are many modern bullets which will qualify. The quality of today's bullets is great, whether premium or not. The trick is to find the one that YOUR rifle shoots the best. If it's accurate in your rifle, it will kill about anything. “In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 HaYen #16279982 07/24/21 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,456 wyoming S shootbrownelk Campfire Tracker shootbrownelk Campfire Tracker S Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 3,456 wyoming Originally Posted by HaYen I have successfully killed Deer (Arizona Mule) and Elk with 130 TTSX and Varget. I have successfully killed Elk with 168gr Berger Hybrid Hunter (Federal Factory load - really goods stuff if you can find it). I have seen 150gr SST's (factory loads) fail on Cow Elks. BUT I've met others who swear there is no finer bullet so... YMMV I've seen Hornady SST's fail on antelope and mule deer. IMO they suck.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16280035 07/24/21 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,128 Arizona jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,128 Arizona In this order. 150 gr. TTSX 150 gr Accubond 150 gr. Swift Sirocco With the 150's your recoil will be less your bullet speed faster and with mono's or bonded they will not come apart no matter what you may hit. YMMV If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Teeder #16280278 07/24/21 Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 994 R Region6 Campfire Regular Region6 Campfire Regular R Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 994 Originally Posted by Teeder Has there been a bullet, not mentioned? ^^^^ Truth^^^^ The 30-06 works.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Region6 #16280813 07/25/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born Originally Posted by Region6 Originally Posted by Teeder Has there been a bullet, not mentioned? ^^^^ Truth^^^^ The 30-06 works. Ha ha.. Touche!!! Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 moosemike #16283920 07/26/21 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 655 S Skatchewan Campfire Regular Skatchewan Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 655 Originally Posted by moosemike I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best Even for moose and elk?

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Skatchewan #16285383 07/26/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA Originally Posted by Skatchewan Originally Posted by moosemike I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best Even for moose and elk? No. Then I use the 180

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16285449 07/26/21 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,895 Missouri 130 or 150 TTSX if you want a mono. Last edited by 10gaugemag; 07/26/21. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16285803 07/26/21 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,621 Vermont PintsofCraft Campfire Regular PintsofCraft Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,621 Vermont 165gr Interlock - goes back in my life 35 years of clean consistent kills.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16286345 07/26/21 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,070 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,070 Kenai Peninsula, AK I’ve been using the 06 for about 40 years. Been the premium route, but I’m chea... ur- .economical minded. I’m back to c&c mostly. I’ve always favored 180 gr myself, but JJ Hack who has killed or seen killed more game in a few seasons vs my lifetime claims the 165 is about perfect. Who am I to argue? I’ve been using 150 c&c (and other weights, other calibers) for the last 10 years or so on about 20 caribou., as I have for maybe another 20 previous. Over 80 total. Including 10 or so with NP. NP vs C&Cis no different as far as I can see - especially on caribou-like game. I could go on with a bunch of stuff, including my moose kills( 20 something mostly with 180 C&C, but from 243 to 12 ga slug to 338 WM ) but it’s all the same. Hit them right with most anything and they die. Accuracy is more important than nearly all of the fest of the foo-foo. Boiled down, I would recommend to you a 165 NP (tho I am not a particular fan for my needs.). Or the Hornady interlock. That said, most of what I use is Remington Corelokt. I’ve never been disappointed. I highly recommend sticking with one brand brass if you might reload. I have some of everything! Makes KISS difficult . Last edited by las; 07/26/21. The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16286368 07/26/21 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,799 Missouri but my hearts in the ... T tankerjockey Campfire Regular tankerjockey Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,799 Missouri but my hearts in the ... I tend to really like the 165 and 168 grain bullets. From the inexpensive But deadly Hornady, to the more costly but deep penetrating Barnes TTSX. Its not always easy to do the right thing, But it is always the right thing to do.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 moosemike #16286384 07/26/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,015 Battle Born Originally Posted by moosemike Originally Posted by Skatchewan Originally Posted by moosemike I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best Even for moose and elk? No. Then I use the 180 The thread is about which "one" bullet would you use. Why not simplify chidt and just use a 180 for everything? I used to use a 165 Hornady SP interlock in all of my 06 rifles. Damn good bullet. Some say the "poor man's partition", then I tried 180's, then I narrowed it down to the 200gr Nosler partition for everything now. "No fuss, no muss". It simply gets the job done on everything.. The reason I switched from the 180 is because I've seen elk catch them. The 200gr partition just sails clean through. Puts deer and elk down quick too.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 10gaugemag #16286399 07/26/21 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,070 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,070 Kenai Peninsula, AK Originally Posted by 10gaugemag Originally Posted by Earlyagain I don't have a favorite. I have Hornady, Remington, and Nosler in the box. I find the thread interesting. In that, unless I missed it. No one's favorite is made by Sierra. At one time they were the go-to manufacture for rifle loonies. That was pre-internet days. After the net Sierras became flying ashtrays. Funny thing is they still kill critters the way they did pre-net. I bet a 180 or 200 grain Gameking at '06 velocities is a killin son of a bitsch. No flies on Sierra GK. I made up some “junk loads” to get rid of some 250 in 338. No work up - I was just gonna shoo to get rid of them on the poor rep theyhad. I guess I hit it lucky- inch groups at 200. That was 20 years ago- still have 3 left. I’m saving them for a 500 yard shot. And they kill moose just fine.Within 100 yards anyway - never used them beyond that. Other than caribou, few of mine have been. Funny thing is I did the same with some 250 Hornady RN. They only go moa, but I have a lifetime supply at my age and shooting. 37 whole rounds! Probably taking tthem caribou hunting in 10 days but I have to check sight them tomorrow on way home from Anc. 3 inches high at 100 ought to do it to 300. I haven’t shot the gun in 12-15 years, and never used the RN on game at all. primary is going to be a ‘94 30-30 with peep sight, but that may need a bit of second gun. Last edited by las; 07/27/21. The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Fotis #16287483 07/27/21 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma Originally Posted by Fotis Originally Posted by gunner500 The great 200gr Nosler Partition at 2700 fps over H-4831, RL-22 or 7828, if one wishes to pay attention and entertain oneself, a drop tube and H-4831 SC under the 200gr Partitions will run an easy 2800+ fps at 3.340", loaded one WW-Super case 5 times in a 24 inch barreled pre-64 '06, primer pocket still tight, crazy, but the Old Warhorse is a "hammer!" I have never seen a 200 NP launched at 2800 fps + safely. I have seen it break 2700 but not 2800. Yep, easily and safely done Fotis, ballistician at Nosler stated you couldn't get enough H-4831 in an '06 case to run into trouble, i had to see for myself, another forum member on this sight went a hell of a lot higher than me, he can chime in if he see's fit. Trump Won!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16287938 07/27/21 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Damn!!! https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16288356 07/27/21 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,694 P pathfinder76 Campfire Regular pathfinder76 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,694 2750 is easy.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 pathfinder76 #16288730 07/27/21 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma G gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana gunner500 Campfire 'Bwana G Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 46,243 Oklahoma ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^That'll work pathfinder76, nice looking rifle there, iirc it was beretzs that told me he thought RL-26 would make the heavies sing in the '06, good work. Trump Won!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 bsa1917hunter #16288823 07/27/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by moosemike Originally Posted by Skatchewan Originally Posted by moosemike I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best Even for moose and elk? No. Then I use the 180 The thread is about which "one" bullet would you use. Why not simplify chidt and just use a 180 for everything? I used to use a 165 Hornady SP interlock in all of my 06 rifles. Damn good bullet. Some say the "poor man's partition", then I tried 180's, then I narrowed it down to the 200gr Nosler partition for everything now. "No fuss, no muss". It simply gets the job done on everything.. The reason I switched from the 180 is because I've seen elk catch them. The 200gr partition just sails clean through. Puts deer and elk down quick too.. So since I've hunted Moose three times and never hunted Elk I should use 180's on the deer I hunt every year?

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 moosemike #16288959 07/27/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas Mike Save your time & energy. Comprende' ? jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 shootbrownelk #16290668 07/28/21 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 193 MT S Sharpshooter97 Campfire Member Sharpshooter97 Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 193 MT Originally Posted by shootbrownelk Originally Posted by HaYen I have successfully killed Deer (Arizona Mule) and Elk with 130 TTSX and Varget. I have successfully killed Elk with 168gr Berger Hybrid Hunter (Federal Factory load - really goods stuff if you can find it). I have seen 150gr SST's (factory loads) fail on Cow Elks. BUT I've met others who swear there is no finer bullet so... YMMV I've seen Hornady SST's fail on antelope and mule deer. IMO they suck. I'm curious, did they fail to hold together or did they have that "blow up" effect? Reason being I've been using 180 SST's on deer and have had good success but have heard from people that they've had issues with penetration.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 jwall #16291584 07/28/21 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,921 PA Originally Posted by jwall Mike Save your time & energy. Comprende' ? Good point. I've been down this road before with him

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 pathfinder76 #16291697 07/28/21 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 Lovely rifle. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16291799 07/28/21 Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana M Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna Mule Deer Campfire Kahuna M Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 60,076 Banana Belt, Montana And on and on and on.... Might just as easily sum it up with Phil Shoemaker's sig-line: "Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship." “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16291960 07/28/21 Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,621 Vermont PintsofCraft Campfire Regular PintsofCraft Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,621 Vermont Yup ^^^ In thinking about this thread I remember as a young teenager in CA shooting a small spike/fork blacktail with a 110gr Speer Plinker or something similar at around 1500fps or less that I used as a rabbit round. Deer went straight down at around 80 yards. Got me thinking about how really capable the round must be when loaded with full house 180’s which I most commonly used on hogs in those days. Last edited by PintsofCraft; 07/28/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 TheLastLemming76 #16297549 07/30/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH A Alex38 Campfire Regular Alex38 Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH Originally Posted by TheLastLemming76 A bullet for the lower 48 more than what you need for a deer but a Barnes a 168 grain ttsx or Nosler 180 grain Partion or Accubond would be tough to beat for a do anything bullet in all 50 states. This is pretty much what I was thinking. I’d try 180 Partition or 180 Accubond. If I couldn’t get either of those to shoot, then a lighter mono-metal bullet would be my next choice.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 PintsofCraft #16303873 08/01/21 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,285 North Idaho B BigNate Campfire Regular BigNate Campfire Regular B Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,285 North Idaho Originally Posted by PintsofCraft 165gr Interlock - goes back in my life 35 years of clean consistent kills. Exactly what I was thinking, and for basically the same reason. I have gone slumming and used about everything at one time or another. Least favorite was the 165 Hot Core or the BarnesX, tough choice, and for opposite reasons. “You never need fear a man, no matter what his size. When danger threatens, call on me, and I will equalize.” Samuel Colt. �Common sense is genius dressed up in work clothes.� - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16303968 08/01/21 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,543 A Aviator Campfire Regular Aviator Campfire Regular A Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,543 180 Partition or Accubonds take your pick.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16315239 08/05/21 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 352 La La Land T Tom2506 Campfire Member Tom2506 Campfire Member T Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 352 La La Land Another vote for the 200 Partition. Unbelievable performance.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16316963 08/06/21 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah J Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah I loaded the 150 Hornady sp for guys in Texas, years ago. It was awesome on those little SE Texas deer/hogs. I shot the 150CL in the 06 for years but found the "then new" Federal Red Box loaded with the Sierra 165GK shot better in Dads old Mod 742 I was using. It also made less of a mess on deer. My long deceased Father in Law shot the Federal Red Box 150s, usually. One time he used the .22 Accelarator loads, never checked his zero, ha. He did manage to kill a buck out around 300yds (on a pipeline) but he was aiming behind the shoulder and it hit him in the rump shell. He bled out before he got to him. ha A favorite uncle used whatever anyone gave him. One year I was with him and he shot a doe around 50yds in the neck. It made a saucer sized shallow mess just under the skin, totally fragmented to dust! Killed her though. I asked what he used and he showed me some handloads a friend gave him with Match Bullets! From then on, I bought him a box of those Remington 150clkts, ha. I suspect many use one load only because they are either a Seasonal hunter, or a looney who "simplified" his loading regimen for favorite rifles he most surely has! ha Even when I had only one rifle ( at different times of my life, I had to simplify) but I love handloading/shooting, so hey, I want to try them all! Last edited by Jim_Knight; 08/06/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BigNate #16318461 08/06/21 Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,799 Missouri but my hearts in the ... T tankerjockey Campfire Regular tankerjockey Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,799 Missouri but my hearts in the ... Originally Posted by BigNate [quote=PintsofCraft]165gr Interlock - goes back in my life 35 years of clean consistent kills. One of my long time favorites as well. Its not always easy to do the right thing, But it is always the right thing to do.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 moosemike #16325187 08/09/21 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,202 cooperfan Campfire Regular cooperfan Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,202 Originally Posted by moosemike Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by moosemike Originally Posted by Skatchewan Originally Posted by moosemike I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best Even for moose and elk? No. Then I use the 180 The thread is about which "one" bullet would you use. Why not simplify chidt and just use a 180 for everything? I used to use a 165 Hornady SP interlock in all of my 06 rifles. Damn good bullet. Some say the "poor man's partition", then I tried 180's, then I narrowed it down to the 200gr Nosler partition for everything now. "No fuss, no muss". It simply gets the job done on everything.. The reason I switched from the 180 is because I've seen elk catch them. The 200gr partition just sails clean through. Puts deer and elk down quick too.. So since I've hunted Moose three times and never hunted Elk I should use 180's on the deer I hunt every year? If you could only have 1 bullet, YES 180's.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16351376 08/17/21 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,276 Northern USA i inherited a real nice pre-64 30-06 Winchester made around 1950 another friend before he died gave a few thousand bullets in 30 caliber and a bunch of them are 165 Nosler partitions that are 20 some years old so that`s what bullet i will be using the 165 Nosler Partitions for deer in Minnesota this year most of the time. good luck to all,Pete53 LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 southtexas #16351409 08/17/21 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,143 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,143 OMAHA Originally Posted by southtexas 180 gr Partition. Soft up front for expansion on deer and 'lopes; but will penetrate for elk. This would be one bullet style and weight for all North American game.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 tankerjockey #16352351 08/18/21 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas J jwall Campfire Ranger jwall Campfire Ranger J Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 19,179 Southern Arkansas Originally Posted by tankerjockey Originally Posted by BigNate [quote=PintsofCraft]165gr Interlock - goes back in my life 35 years of clean consistent kills. One of my long time favorites as well. Now at 71 yo and not going to hunt Moose or Grizz I could be very happy using only 165s in the 06. Come to think of it THAT is all I've used for many years. I've made front on, behind shoulder, neck, and spine shots using the 165 BTSP and every ONE has worked w/o issue! OTOH, I would want 180s or 200s for Moose or Big bear. Jerry PS > Edit: pardon me if I already posted very similar earlier in this thread. I probably did. Last edited by jwall; 08/18/21. jwall- *** 3100 guy*** A Flat Trajectory is Never a Handicap Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16352508 08/18/21 Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,220 slc utah M mooshoo Campfire Regular mooshoo Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2012 Posts: 1,220 slc utah 180 grainers in the ole 06 for the win!!

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16354464 08/18/21 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,100 augusta,ga mrfudd Campfire Regular mrfudd Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,100 augusta,ga The good old 180 Power Points would work for me Who is John Galt?

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16365890 08/22/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,488 a swamp in eastern n.c. 1 1beaver_shooter Campfire Regular 1beaver_shooter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,488 a swamp in eastern n.c. 180 great Remington corloc , hit him in the right spot he goes down , you eat good tonight, there is no man more free than he who has nothing left to lose --unknown-- " If it bleeds we can kill it" Conan The Barbarian

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16366121 08/22/21 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota I’ve used mainly 180 grain bullets in my ‘06’s. I’m sure that combination has killed more big game for me than any other combination. It started with Remington, then Hornady (flat bae) But I’ve used others as well. One bullet you would never regret using is partitions. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16374079 08/25/21 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,077 A AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker AussieGunWriter Campfire Tracker A Joined: May 2005 Posts: 7,077 Any hunting bullet your rifle likes will suffice for the lower 48. Factory round manufacturers have known this long before any one of us so why the need to ask? When truth is ignored, it does not change an untruth from remaining a lie.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16408151 09/05/21 Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,078 B Benbo Campfire Regular Benbo Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 1,078 150 or 168TTSX. whichever the rifle liked best. If it didn’t like those…. 180 partition or AB. But honestly a 180 plain Jane Hornady would be just fine and a whole lot cheaper.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16408171 09/05/21 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,730 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,730 Southern Oregon USA Especially when I use to hunt in far northern MN and Northern Wisconsin, often in swamps.....220 grain Round Nose. it never failed to penetrate more than enough....normally Federal Factory ammo. "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16408784 09/06/21 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah J Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah I once set up a friends new Mod 742 '06 with a s cope and he wanted an accurate factory round. He was paying for it, so I bought a few WW 150, Rem 150 cl and on a whim, Remington 180 round nose cl. Best the 150s did was around 4"@100, those old 180 RN went 2", sometimes under 1 1/2" He later killed a Georgia WT ( Northern WT plant) young buck dressed out 175#. Bit for us ( SE Texas) His round was perfect, no bloodshot meat with the heart/lung shot. Good luck finding many round nose today! lol

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16413636 09/07/21 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,593 Nonya Dre Campfire Tracker Dre Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,593 Nonya For hunting, I’m a 168 TTSX fan for the 06 and have 7 elk from 25 to 400 yards with all pass through. But they are expensive for range time. I Just loaded up some 180gr game kings and they clover leafed with 60gr of Hunter first time out this last weekend. Will be buying more and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them on any game. All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Tom2506 #16413821 09/07/21 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Originally Posted by Tom2506 Another vote for the 200 Partition. Unbelievable performance. That's for sure. A great performer. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 jwp475 #16416833 09/08/21 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona H HaYen Campfire Regular HaYen Campfire Regular H Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,063 Arizona Originally Posted by jwp475 150 165/168 or even 180 grain TSX, TTSX take your pick I like the mono's. I'll add the 150gr Nosler eTip and Hammer Hunters OTM. Remember, not everyone has a happy ending, so be happy when you can

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16453834 09/21/21 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,373 Portland, Ore D Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker Dancing Bear Campfire Tracker D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,373 Portland, Ore tag

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Jim_Knight #16453837 09/21/21 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,506 Valhalla SE AK & WA A AcesNeights Campfire Ranger AcesNeights Campfire Ranger A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,506 Valhalla SE AK & WA Originally Posted by Jim_Knight I once set up a friends new Mod 742 '06 with a s cope and he wanted an accurate factory round. He was paying for it, so I bought a few WW 150, Rem 150 cl and on a whim, Remington 180 round nose cl. Best the 150s did was around 4"@100, those old 180 RN went 2", sometimes under 1 1/2" He later killed a Georgia WT ( Northern WT plant) young buck dressed out 175#. Bit for us ( SE Texas) His round was perfect, no bloodshot meat with the heart/lung shot. Good luck finding many round nose today! lol My local LGS had a surprisingly “huge” assortment of round nose bullets available. I haven’t seen that many in one place in years. It looked like the manufacturer made a run on round nose bullets. �Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 AcesNeights #16458201 09/22/21 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,546 G Gringo Loco Campfire Outfitter Gringo Loco Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,546 Originally Posted by AcesNeights My local LGS had a surprisingly “huge” assortment of round nose bullets available. I haven’t seen that many in one place in years. It looked like the manufacturer made a run on round nose bullets. Getting harder to find the RN bullets. Hornady still shows they make the 30 cal 180 RN IL but haven't seen them in stock for a long time even prior to the latest run on shortages.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16464947 09/24/21 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,170 Northern California Just for fun, I think I'm going to try RL-26 with a Nosler 200 grain Partition. I'll see if it out preforms my load I have with RL-17. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16465342 09/24/21 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,639 Nebraska vapodog Campfire Tracker vapodog Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,639 Nebraska Originally Posted by BCHunter666 I am picking one bullet for my favorite rifle, a pre 64 30-06. looking for opinions for just one load, one bullet for all game from antelope to elk. For me it's the 165 ,grain TTSX.....

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16465486 09/24/21 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,272 rifletom Campfire Tracker rifletom Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,272 180 NP or Hornady FB Interlock. I believe those are all I've ever used in 30-06. Last edited by rifletom; 09/24/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16468474 09/25/21 Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 125 Northern Occupied Virginia J John0313 Campfire Member John0313 Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 125 Northern Occupied Virginia I do think RN bullets get an unjustified “bad rap”. True, they aren’t as aerodynamic, and therefore bleed speed faster, but for most all of the big game hunting I’ve done in VA, MD, and upstate NY . . . It’s a 200-250 yard at max game anyway. Most shots are half that distance, or even less. RNs in 6.5, .270, and .30 perform just fine at these distances. I lucked into some “vintage” Hornady 6.5mm 140 gr. RN bullets awhile back. They shoot like match bullets in my Swede. Interestingly enough the same powder charge that gets a new 140 gr Interlock moving at 2648 FPS only moves the RN to 2558 FPS (muzzle). Old Hornady “Soft Points” are similarly moving at 2560 FPS with the same charge despite a similar profile to the new Interlock bullets. The RNs drop significantly more at 300 yards than spitzers, but by shooting them at that distance, you know how much they drop. “Forewarned is Forearmed”! Last edited by John0313; 09/25/21.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16471149 09/26/21 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 438 Greene county NY O obie458 Campfire Member obie458 Campfire Member O Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 438 Greene county NY Lots of good choices. My vote is for the 180 trophy bonded tip or 175 terminal ascent. Both expand well at low velocity and smaller game yet hold together well at high velocity and large game. I've seen them used on game from whitetail to moose and results have been the same. Works like a charm.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Gringo Loco #16473245 09/26/21 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,506 Valhalla SE AK & WA A AcesNeights Campfire Ranger AcesNeights Campfire Ranger A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,506 Valhalla SE AK & WA Originally Posted by Gringo Loco Originally Posted by AcesNeights My local LGS had a surprisingly “huge” assortment of round nose bullets available. I haven’t seen that many in one place in years. It looked like the manufacturer made a run on round nose bullets. Getting harder to find the RN bullets. Hornady still shows they make the 30 cal 180 RN IL but haven't seen them in stock for a long time even prior to the latest run on shortages. I believe it was in fact Hornady 180gr RN…..Interlocks?iirc. �Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 John0313 #16473353 09/27/21 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada SuperCub Campfire Outfitter SuperCub Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,951 NB / Canada Originally Posted by John0313 I do think RN bullets get an unjustified “bad rap”. True, they aren’t as aerodynamic, and therefore bleed speed faster, but for most all of the big game hunting I’ve done in VA, MD, and upstate NY . . . It’s a 200-250 yard at max game anyway. Most shots are half that distance, or even less. RNs in 6.5, .270, and .30 perform just fine at these distances. I lucked into some “vintage” Hornady 6.5mm 140 gr. RN bullets awhile back. They shoot like match bullets in my Swede. Interestingly enough the same powder charge that gets a new 140 gr Interlock moving at 2648 FPS only moves the RN to 2558 FPS (muzzle). Old Hornady “Soft Points” are similarly moving at 2560 FPS with the same charge despite a similar profile to the new Interlock bullets. The RNs drop significantly more at 300 yards than spitzers, but by shooting them at that distance, you know how much they drop. “Forewarned is Forearmed”! I had a 275 Rigby built last year. I was really wanted to use 175gr RNs in that rifle and scrounged far and wide to get about 350pcs. Not thinking I had a match reamer used for the bbl and ended up with a throat that is far too short for those bullets. 120s and 140s work fine. I'd hate to sell those bullets as they are N/A for anymore. Might have to have another 7x57 done to use them. For my 30-06 and 300H&H I have some Hornady 180 and 200gr RNs that will work fine.

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 AussieGunWriter #16475533 09/27/21 Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 2,011 D dirtyharry Campfire Regular dirtyharry Campfire Regular D Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 2,011 30-06---150gr. Hornady Interlock, or SST

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16481450 09/29/21 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,889 Pearland, Texas A asheepdog Campfire Regular asheepdog Campfire Regular A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,889 Pearland, Texas 180 grain Barnes TSX NRA Endowment Member

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16508674 10/08/21 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,730 Southern Oregon USA S Seafire Campfire 'Bwana Seafire Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42,730 Southern Oregon USA without reading the entire thread.... put me in the class with a 180 or 220 grain RN crowd.. If I had to pick just ONE bullet to use forever in 06, but had an unlimited supply? Nosler 220 gr SMP Partition... in a 270, make that a lifetime supply of the 160 SMP Partition....but I'd still cheat and sneak in some 140 gr Ballistic Tips... "Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC “Owning guns is not a right. If it were a right, it would be in the Constitution.” ~Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 John0313 #16508691 10/08/21 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,680 New England C ChipM Campfire Regular ChipM Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,680 New England Originally Posted by John0313 I do think RN bullets get an unjustified “bad rap”. True, they aren’t as aerodynamic, and therefore bleed speed faster, but for most all of the big game hunting I’ve done in VA, MD, and upstate NY . . . It’s a 200-250 yard at max game anyway. Most shots are half that distance, or even less. RNs in 6.5, .270, and .30 perform just fine at these distances. I lucked into some “vintage” Hornady 6.5mm 140 gr. RN bullets awhile back. They shoot like match bullets in my Swede. Interestingly enough the same powder charge that gets a new 140 gr Interlock moving at 2648 FPS only moves the RN to 2558 FPS (muzzle). Old Hornady “Soft Points” are similarly moving at 2560 FPS with the same charge despite a similar profile to the new Interlock bullets. The RNs drop significantly more at 300 yards than spitzers, but by shooting them at that distance, you know how much they drop. “Forewarned is Forearmed”! I bought a lifetime supply of Hornady's 154's in 7mm when they were discontinued a few years ago. Where I hunt, 99% of the shots are within 150 yards, lose of velocity and/or trajectory is a moot point

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 BCHunter666 #16508694 10/08/21 Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,098 G gitem_12 Campfire Ranger gitem_12 Campfire Ranger G Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 17,098 im putting together a model 70 with a reciever sight in 30-06, i found some 180 Hornady RN some 180 Grand slams and some 200 gr. Partitons. I would imagine I can find an adequate laod for that rig. its off to the smithy now to get a Barrel Band front swivel fabricated The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell

Re: 30-06 One Bullet for Lower 48 Mike_S #16508722 10/08/21 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,269 Montana kennymauser Campfire Tracker kennymauser Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,269 Montana Originally Posted by Mike_S Originally Posted by djb Hornady 165 SP This Yes this !