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Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help #19385666 04/14/24 Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,969 Danville IA I IA_fog OP Campfire Regular OP IA_fog Campfire Regular I Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,969 Danville IA Ok have a Tikka t3 20” in 308 Savage 110e carbine in 30-06 What would be one or 2 go to bullets that would work for both guns,deer elk or bear size stuff at say 400 yards I dont want a huge selection just 1 or 2 that would be multi purpose Same on powder i prefer ball powder and ram shot but open to ideas Thanks We might have to be neighbors, but I don’t have to be neighborly. John Chisum

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19385759 04/14/24 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,148 Mass. and Miss. A aboltfan Campfire Regular aboltfan Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,148 Mass. and Miss. A Hornady or Speer 150-165gr. and the same weight Barnes TTSX for heavier game. CFE223, Big Game for ball powder and Varget or 4064 for stick powders.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19385786 04/14/24 Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30,976 Colorado A antelope_sniper Campfire 'Bwana antelope_sniper Campfire 'Bwana A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 30,976 Colorado 165gr NTB or AB. Or 150gr and 180gr NBT. You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it. You cannot over estimate the unimportance of nearly everything. John Maxwell

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19385855 04/14/24 Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 1,847 WV S steveredd1 Campfire Regular steveredd1 Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 1,847 WV barnes 130gr ttsx, just plain kills

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19385894 04/14/24 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,250 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,250 West Slope of Colorado I’ve been transitioning to copper 150’s and 165-168’s for my 06’s and 308. If I had to choose one powder for both cartridges it would probably be Varget. It’s not double based but temp stability is generally important to me. Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19385945 04/14/24 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,350 Middle Tennessee R RickinTN Campfire Regular RickinTN Campfire Regular R Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,350 Middle Tennessee A 165 Hornady interlock and never look back. I would look at 748 in the 308 but probably go IMR4350 in the '06. Good LUck, Rick

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386025 04/14/24 Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 5,022 Likes: 1 H Hogwild7 Campfire Tracker Hogwild7 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 5,022 Likes: 1 I worked up a load for my son's 30-06 that shoots good and he was getting DRT results on deer. Tried it in my 2 30-06s too and it works well in them as well. 165 gn SBT Speer over IMR 4350.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386132 04/14/24 Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 284 Mississippi B Buckbandit Campfire Member Buckbandit Campfire Member B Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 284 Mississippi 150 ttsx and varget for both

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386246 04/15/24 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,918 B Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,918 Hard to go wrong with a Speer or Hornady 165. If you wanted tipped a Nosler 165/168 Ballistic Tip. When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386428 04/15/24 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH A Alex38 Campfire Regular Alex38 Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH 165 Accubond or 150 TTSX.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386667 04/15/24 Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 138 Central PA F Fuelman Campfire Member Fuelman Campfire Member F Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 138 Central PA 130 Barnes ttsx and 150 Nosler BT/AB. Varget and Big Game

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386703 04/15/24 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,925 seattle, wa, usa O okie john Campfire Tracker okie john Campfire Tracker O Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,925 seattle, wa, usa 165 of your choice. TAC in the 308, one of the 4350s in the 30-06. Okie John Originally Posted by Brad If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386742 04/15/24 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,078 Likes: 5 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,078 Likes: 5 Battle Born Strange request, but given the parameters, it would be the Hornady 165 SP Interlock. 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: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386769 04/15/24 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,926 Likes: 1 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,926 Likes: 1 Missouri A 165 and TAC or Big Game. Powders may not be optimal in one or the other but they will work. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19386995 04/15/24 Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,123 Likes: 1 Siskiyou Co.,Jefferson State F flintlocke Campfire Outfitter flintlocke Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 9,123 Likes: 1 Siskiyou Co.,Jefferson State I think a 150 grain Power Hammer would work for you. I'm using them locally for deer, versatile in respect to the range of impact velocities it will work at...but I have no experience with any Hammer bullet with elk at 400. Well this is a fine pickle we're in, should'a listened to Joe McCarthy and George Orwell I guess.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19387780 04/15/24 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12,352 Likes: 1 Tucson AZ P PJGunner Campfire Outfitter PJGunner Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12,352 Likes: 1 Tucson AZ A 165 gr. Accubond for both cartridges. As an alternate, the 165 gr. Speer Hot Core. PJ Our forefathers did not politely protest the British.They did not vote them out of office, nor did they impeach the king,march on the capitol or ask permission for their rights. ----------------They just shot them. MOLON LABE

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19387849 04/15/24 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,742 California/Utah S super T Campfire Regular super T Campfire Regular S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,742 California/Utah For bullets 130 TTSX for the .308 and 150 TTSX for the .06 and H4895 for both.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help super T #19387901 04/15/24 Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 1,847 WV S steveredd1 Campfire Regular steveredd1 Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 1,847 WV Originally Posted by super T For bullets 130 TTSX for the .308 and 150 TTSX for the .06 and H4895 for both. I use the 130 ttsx in my 308, 30-06, 300 win mag

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19387940 04/15/24 Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,264 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,264 Cheyenne, Wy TTSX 150 grain or absolute hammer 162 grain. That's what I use https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19387965 04/15/24 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,543 T thumbcocker Campfire Regular thumbcocker Campfire Regular T Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,543 180 grain Speer hot cor, 4895

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19388116 04/15/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,595 Likes: 10 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,595 Likes: 10 Texas Barnes. 165

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19388324 04/15/24 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,295 Northern USA P pete53 Campfire Outfitter pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,295 Northern USA for me one of the most consistent bullets for accuracy 160 gr. Hammer Hunter copper bullets , plus the great thing they seem to always have them on hand and ship fast too. i have a 1-10 twist rifle. good luck with your choice,Pete53 LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help Buckbandit #19388352 04/15/24 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,173 S.E. Alaska MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,173 S.E. Alaska Originally Posted by Buckbandit 150 ttsx and varget for both I concur - about as K.I.S.S. as it gets.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help Buckbandit #19388939 04/16/24 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,463 Northern Colorado E elkcountry Campfire Regular elkcountry Campfire Regular E Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,463 Northern Colorado Originally Posted by Buckbandit 150 ttsx and varget for both ^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^ "I refuse to waste my common sense on those who have been educated beyond their intelligence" All you need to know about Democrats is they call American citizens "Deplorables" and illegal immigrants "Dreamers"!

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19395494 04/18/24 Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 45 Grande Prairie B BertaBoy Campfire Greenhorn BertaBoy Campfire Greenhorn B Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 45 Grande Prairie I use big game and have good results with 165 hornady sp. Any heavier in a 30-06 I’d go hunter for powder. Use mag primers! Great velocity and accuracy with that combo.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19395559 04/18/24 Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,018 W WMR Campfire Tracker WMR Campfire Tracker W Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 3,018 Inexpensive 150gr spitzers and a premium 165-180 grain will cover a huge spectrum. Start with H4350 and Varget (or H4895, if it really exists). Work out your best loads first, then stockpile.

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19395584 04/18/24 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,703 duke61 Campfire Regular duke61 Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,703 Barnes 130 TTSx for 308 and Barnes 168 TTSX for 30-06, or NP150 for 308 and NP 165 for 30-06 whichever groups best

Re: Ok 1 bullet 2 guns help IA_fog #19424083 1 hour ago Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,780 A AZ Southpaw Campfire Regular AZ Southpaw Campfire Regular A Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,780 Similar to others who have posted - a 165gr of some sort; Hornady, Barnes, Nosler, Speer... Varget for the .308, 4350 for the '06.