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nate_g_2003 · January 17, 2014, 01:01 PM

When I hunted with a .243, my dad had me on 100gr Federal Premiums, which I think were Sierra GameKing BTSPs. Never had a problem with the bullets not doing what they should when I got my shot placement correct. I had one run on me, only because I shanked a neck shot to save the shoulder meat.

Now that I hunt with .30-06, I shoot 150gr Core-Lokts. Again, no problems dropping deer when I get my shot placement correct.

I've always wondered about some of the different bullets out there, but I've never had a need to try them. I've probably never shot a deer over 150 yards (that I can remember, anyways).

January 17, 2014, 01:01 PM	#35
nate_g_2003 Member Join Date: July 3, 2013 Location: Atascocita, TX Posts: 78	When I hunted with a .243, my dad had me on 100gr Federal Premiums, which I think were Sierra GameKing BTSPs. Never had a problem with the bullets not doing what they should when I got my shot placement correct. I had one run on me, only because I shanked a neck shot to save the shoulder meat. Now that I hunt with .30-06, I shoot 150gr Core-Lokts. Again, no problems dropping deer when I get my shot placement correct. I've always wondered about some of the different bullets out there, but I've never had a need to try them. I've probably never shot a deer over 150 yards (that I can remember, anyways). __________________ -Nathan- Remington 1911R1 .45ACP ~ Remington 870 Express SuperMag 12G ~ Smith & Wesson 629 Classic DX .44 Mag ~ Parker-Hale Model 1200 .30-06 CMP M1 Garand Special .30-06 ~ Tula '39 Mosin-Nagant M91/30 7.62x54R ~ Romanian M1969 Trainer .22LR