Best Bullet for 30-06

Chief Jones · May 1, 2002, 07:30 PM

Opinions? Will be using on whitetails.

Shoney · May 1, 2002, 07:51 PM

As a general bullet weight, I found the 165's gave the best accuracy and velocity combination in the 06. As far as game getting ability and accuracy, the Nosler 165 Partiton for elk and moose, and the 165 Hornady Interloc for deer and antelope.

Regards, Shoney

junter41 · May 1, 2002, 09:09 PM

i shoot the sierrs 165 sfb in my custom 30a3 with good accuracy and terminal performance

junter41 · May 1, 2002, 09:11 PM

please forgive typing errors

sjc1 · May 1, 2002, 09:37 PM

I, also, have had good luck with 165 grain bullets in my .30-06. Use it on whitetails. I found IMR-4350 to give me the best accuracy but IMR-4895 and H-4895 are also good.

Mike86 · May 1, 2002, 10:03 PM

I've been using the 165gr Barnes X-bullets over H-4895 with real good results. I tried 180 gr ones but those we're almost too much for the type of shots I was always presented with.

Dan Morris · May 1, 2002, 10:20 PM

Been out of whitetail country for years, my 06's have generally liked Hornadys the best...plain ole 4350 in the 180 SST's and 180 boattails both produce moa's or better.
Dan

Khornet · May 2, 2002, 06:50 AM

from the others and say that in my 03A3 I've used bullets from 110 gr to 180 gr and nothing works like Hornady 150 gr spire points, which will group into 1/2" at 100 yd. They have all the power you need for whitetail deer, something like 2800 ft-lb at the muzzle.

May 1, 2002, 07:30 PM	#1
Chief Jones Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2002 Location: Wewahitchka, FL Posts: 218	Best Bullet for 30-06 Opinions? Will be using on whitetails.

May 1, 2002, 09:09 PM	#3
junter41 Junior Member Join Date: March 31, 2002 Location: az Posts: 5	best bullett in 0/06 i shoot the sierrs 165 sfb in my custom 30a3 with good accuracy and terminal performance

May 1, 2002, 09:11 PM	#4
junter41 Junior Member Join Date: March 31, 2002 Location: az Posts: 5	best bullet for 30/06 please forgive typing errors

May 2, 2002, 06:50 AM	#8
Khornet Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: NH Posts: 585	I'll dissent from the others and say that in my 03A3 I've used bullets from 110 gr to 180 gr and nothing works like Hornady 150 gr spire points, which will group into 1/2" at 100 yd. They have all the power you need for whitetail deer, something like 2800 ft-lb at the muzzle.

May 1, 2002, 07:51 PM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	As a general bullet weight, I found the 165's gave the best accuracy and velocity combination in the 06. As far as game getting ability and accuracy, the Nosler 165 Partiton for elk and moose, and the 165 Hornady Interloc for deer and antelope. Regards, Shoney

May 1, 2002, 09:37 PM	#5
sjc1 Member Join Date: July 21, 2000 Posts: 51	I, also, have had good luck with 165 grain bullets in my .30-06. Use it on whitetails. I found IMR-4350 to give me the best accuracy but IMR-4895 and H-4895 are also good.

May 1, 2002, 10:03 PM	#6
Mike86 Member Join Date: April 8, 2002 Posts: 52	I've been using the 165gr Barnes X-bullets over H-4895 with real good results. I tried 180 gr ones but those we're almost too much for the type of shots I was always presented with.

May 1, 2002, 10:20 PM	#7
Dan Morris Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2001 Location: Littleton, Colorado Posts: 342	Been out of whitetail country for years, my 06's have generally liked Hornadys the best...plain ole 4350 in the 180 SST's and 180 boattails both produce moa's or better. Dan