30-06 Bullet Choice - Page 2

TXGunNut · October 14, 2010, 10:14 PM

Don't knock the Core-Lokt, IMHO it's a premium bullet in a plastic bag. Latest 30-06 doesn't like them much but 45-70 Guide Gun likes them better than any bullet so far. Have had good results with Hornady Spire Points and Nosler Partitions (165 and 180) as well.

farmerboy · October 15, 2010, 07:36 PM

my number two 30-06 bullet would be a tie between a Sierra Gameking and a Remington Core-Loke

medic15al · October 15, 2010, 07:51 PM

The 165grn seems to be the best balanced weight and the Sierra Gamekings have excellent accuracy and performace reputation. Nosler Ballistic Tips as well.

svnabn · November 4, 2010, 10:39 AM

I use Sierra 165 grain BTHP, 3.31 OAL, Reloader 15 @ 49.2 grains. Very accurate out of my Remington 700. Taken whitetails with this load, love it. Works in my rifle, tryat your own risk, dont wanna be sued!

TXJohn · November 4, 2010, 03:22 PM

farmerboy, I have to agree with you on the Sierra's have taken a lot of different game with the Gamekings and Pro Hunters. These bullets and IMR-4064 is what I shoot out of my 06s

A_Gamehog · November 10, 2010, 10:29 PM

Use Barnes TSX and you can't go wrong. There are more accurate bullets but if your family's safety from eating your game is a concern use copper. They have never let me down. Never had one "blow up" with 30-06 and 150- 180 grain bullets. How many times have you seen the front half of a deer trimmed from the jello looking destruction of Core-Lokts?

Attached Blacktail photo from Oregon. The "exit" side of the shot deer. He was walking from my left to right.

farmerboy · November 11, 2010, 06:56 AM

Gqamedog, thats some **** poor shot placement if you ask me. Yes you or someone still got him and no I dont know all the details but am stating what I do know. Nice looking deer though

A_Gamehog · November 11, 2010, 09:34 AM

Texas Heartshot with 30-06 Core-Lokt. Nice pig though 1/3 wasted.

**Mike Irwin** · November 11, 2010, 10:04 AM

Farmerboy,

As stated, that's the exit wound. There's no indication if the shot was at right angles to the deer, or POI was farther ahead and POE was farther back, resulting from an angling shot.

In any event that's a lung shot and would result in a fairly rapid kill, I would think.

Years ago I shot a doe that was quartering towards me. The bullet caught her in the front shoulder but still took out the heart and lungs.

Looking at just the placement of the wound you'd think it would have been a bad shot, but the angle made it an excellent shot. She staggered a bit and ran about 50 yards before plowing in and cashing out.

Rifleman1776 · November 11, 2010, 01:52 PM

150 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips or Partitions.
Both perform beautifully.

ipscchef · November 12, 2010, 04:24 PM

@ farmer boy,
I think you are being a bit picky here, while not the best shot I have ever seen, I have hit a few deer in the sme spot that would cause such an exit hole and they seemed to expire just fine. But You do lose some ribmeat which I personaly like.
Back to Bullets, I see that only one person on here so far uses Ballistic Tips, But I still swear by them for the smaller critters.
In my gorgeous!!

German, Deluxe, Left Handed, .300 MkV!!,(although it is a 24"bbl with a 1 in 12 twist) Its favorite bullet is Rem Factory 180 CoreLocts. Just under 2" @ 200yds if I do my job.
JMHO

Bill H.

TXGunNut · November 12, 2010, 10:55 PM

Rib meat, ipscchef? Tell me more! Feel free to PM, most folks don't care to hear chefs discussing cooking topics.

farmerboy · November 13, 2010, 10:05 AM

Rib meat? Pm me also with ideas, I always throw mine away. Never found them to be worth it unless you got good way.

10 Spot Terminator · November 13, 2010, 10:43 AM

How about splitting the difference between the partition and the A-Frame for overall ballistic and terminal perfomance and use the Barnes 168 gr TSX. These are devastaing bullets that are known for high weight retention and killing capabilities usually reserved for bullets of heavier grain weights. There are dozens of testimonials from big game hunts in Africa that make you set up and take notice. I use these in my 300 Win Mag and have anchored several deer and a nice Elk with this one. They dont need to be driven to magnum velocities either. Tests show good exspansion at 2,200 fps. By the way , those 168s' shoot 1 in. at 200 yds in my browning

Hawg · November 13, 2010, 10:54 AM

I like Hornady 165 gr. BTBT for hunting.

October 14, 2010, 10:14 PM	#26
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Don't knock the Core-Lokt, IMHO it's a premium bullet in a plastic bag. Latest 30-06 doesn't like them much but 45-70 Guide Gun likes them better than any bullet so far. Have had good results with Hornady Spire Points and Nosler Partitions (165 and 180) as well. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

November 4, 2010, 10:39 AM	#29
svnabn Junior Member Join Date: November 4, 2010 Location: Colbert, Georgia Posts: 2	30/06 I use Sierra 165 grain BTHP, 3.31 OAL, Reloader 15 @ 49.2 grains. Very accurate out of my Remington 700. Taken whitetails with this load, love it. Works in my rifle, tryat your own risk, dont wanna be sued!

November 11, 2010, 10:04 AM	#34
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	Farmerboy, As stated, that's the exit wound. There's no indication if the shot was at right angles to the deer, or POI was farther ahead and POE was farther back, resulting from an angling shot. In any event that's a lung shot and would result in a fairly rapid kill, I would think. Years ago I shot a doe that was quartering towards me. The bullet caught her in the front shoulder but still took out the heart and lungs. Looking at just the placement of the wound you'd think it would have been a bad shot, but the angle made it an excellent shot. She staggered a bit and ran about 50 yards before plowing in and cashing out. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

November 12, 2010, 04:24 PM	#36
ipscchef Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: South Central Pa. Posts: 427	@ farmer boy, I think you are being a bit picky here, while not the best shot I have ever seen, I have hit a few deer in the sme spot that would cause such an exit hole and they seemed to expire just fine. But You do lose some ribmeat which I personaly like. Back to Bullets, I see that only one person on here so far uses Ballistic Tips, But I still swear by them for the smaller critters. In my gorgeous!! German, Deluxe, Left Handed, .300 MkV!!,(although it is a 24"bbl with a 1 in 12 twist) Its favorite bullet is Rem Factory 180 CoreLocts. Just under 2" @ 200yds if I do my job. JMHO Bill H. __________________ Don' keep shooting them until you think they are dead, Keep shooting them until they think they are dead.- Clint Smith

November 12, 2010, 10:55 PM	#37
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Rib meat, ipscchef? Tell me more! Feel free to PM, most folks don't care to hear chefs discussing cooking topics. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

October 15, 2010, 07:36 PM	#27
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	my number two 30-06 bullet would be a tie between a Sierra Gameking and a Remington Core-Loke

October 15, 2010, 07:51 PM	#28
medic15al Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2007 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 123	The 165grn seems to be the best balanced weight and the Sierra Gamekings have excellent accuracy and performace reputation. Nosler Ballistic Tips as well.

November 4, 2010, 03:22 PM	#30
TXJohn Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 163	farmerboy, I have to agree with you on the Sierra's have taken a lot of different game with the Gamekings and Pro Hunters. These bullets and IMR-4064 is what I shoot out of my 06s

November 11, 2010, 06:56 AM	#32
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	Gqamedog, thats some **** poor shot placement if you ask me. Yes you or someone still got him and no I dont know all the details but am stating what I do know. Nice looking deer though

November 11, 2010, 01:52 PM	#35
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	150 gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips or Partitions. Both perform beautifully.

November 13, 2010, 10:05 AM	#38
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	Rib meat? Pm me also with ideas, I always throw mine away. Never found them to be worth it unless you got good way.

November 13, 2010, 10:43 AM	#39
10 Spot Terminator Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 348	How about splitting the difference between the partition and the A-Frame for overall ballistic and terminal perfomance and use the Barnes 168 gr TSX. These are devastaing bullets that are known for high weight retention and killing capabilities usually reserved for bullets of heavier grain weights. There are dozens of testimonials from big game hunts in Africa that make you set up and take notice. I use these in my 300 Win Mag and have anchored several deer and a nice Elk with this one. They dont need to be driven to magnum velocities either. Tests show good exspansion at 2,200 fps. By the way , those 168s' shoot 1 in. at 200 yds in my browning

November 13, 2010, 10:54 AM	#40
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	I like Hornady 165 gr. BTBT for hunting.