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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!
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180 gr Partition. Soft up front for expansion on deer and 'lopes; but will penetrate for elk.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Another combo which will work from mice to moose ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/T5kZdkG.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/eBUZUzc.jpg) and 30-06 180 BT 57/H4350 2770 fps .45"/100 yards
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Has there been a bullet, not mentioned?
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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.
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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.
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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
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Has there been a bullet, not mentioned? ^^^^ Truth^^^^ The 30-06 works.
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Has there been a bullet, not mentioned? ^^^^ Truth^^^^ The 30-06 works. Ha ha.. Touche!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I never was wild about the 180 in the 30-06. I like a 150 the best Even for moose and elk?
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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
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130 or 150 TTSX if you want a mono.
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165gr Interlock - goes back in my life 35 years of clean consistent kills.
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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.
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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.
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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..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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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.
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