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bufordtjustice · April 11, 2009, 11:36 PM

I am a big believer in using one bullet per rifle. I figure out what I am going to hunt with that particular gun and decide on bullet type for it. For example, my .300 WSM exclusively gets a 180 grain bullet. My '06 gets a 150 grain. Of course each was fed various types to find an acceptable level of accuracy.

I agree with the fellow that said try a 150 grain and stick with that. I also don't see why you can't find a bullet that will be effective on both animals. Of course you are also going to have to give and take a little but I think you can locate a do all round for your rifle and hunting style.

April 11, 2009, 11:36 PM	#12
bufordtjustice Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Posts: 279	I am a big believer in using one bullet per rifle. I figure out what I am going to hunt with that particular gun and decide on bullet type for it. For example, my .300 WSM exclusively gets a 180 grain bullet. My '06 gets a 150 grain. Of course each was fed various types to find an acceptable level of accuracy. I agree with the fellow that said try a 150 grain and stick with that. I also don't see why you can't find a bullet that will be effective on both animals. Of course you are also going to have to give and take a little but I think you can locate a do all round for your rifle and hunting style.