The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .30-06 -- 180gr down to 165gr?

dieseldirt · September 2, 2012, 05:47 PM

Thanks a lot for the info. It sounds like I am overestimating the bullet drop/arc everyone talks about with the .30-06...Or misunderstanding it.

I think I will buy some 165gr and compare with the 180gr, once I sight this baby in. Is the Core-Lokt PSP a good enough choice?

I always thought that lighter bullets would generally shoot flatter, but maybe I am missing something?

If I go up to a 200 yard zero, will I have issues with <100yd shots?

I think I will mostly still be shooting deer at close range, but is there a ballistics chart or something online so I can get a better idea?

September 2, 2012, 05:47 PM	#4
dieseldirt Member Join Date: March 19, 2010 Posts: 43	Thanks a lot for the info. It sounds like I am overestimating the bullet drop/arc everyone talks about with the .30-06...Or misunderstanding it. I think I will buy some 165gr and compare with the 180gr, once I sight this baby in. Is the Core-Lokt PSP a good enough choice? I always thought that lighter bullets would generally shoot flatter, but maybe I am missing something? If I go up to a 200 yard zero, will I have issues with <100yd shots? I think I will mostly still be shooting deer at close range, but is there a ballistics chart or something online so I can get a better idea? Last edited by dieseldirt; September 2, 2012 at 05:52 PM.