Ammo Recommendation

[Bowanta]

I have a chance to go on a Buffalo Hunt and was thinking of using my 30-06.
Any recommendations on a ammo load? What grain would you use?
I do not have any options on a larger caliber, so it is either the Ol' Trusty '06 or stci and string. I would love to use the bow, but I have limited time to get it done and have to try to make it a quick trip.

Let me know your thoughts... I currently shoot 150 grain Core Locts and I am not sure if that will get it done or not..

[Stan R]

Federal Premium 180 grain Barnes TSX bullet. They cost round S46 per 20

Read about the Barnes triple shock bullet

see video

http://www.barnesbullets.com/information/high-speed-video/?PHPSESSID=13ba4ea005aba3674e37ae191f26a134

[texag93]

180gr. Nosler Partition comes to mind. Barnes X as well.

[dozer]

I Also agree, Partition or the Barnes X in 180 grain.

[Night Wing]

Another choice is a 220 grain bullet.

[Johnny Dangerr]

Biggest Barnes Tripple they make....

[tgridley]

With the right shot placement any of them will get the job done.

[LWC]

I would use 180 grain Partitions

[Slick8]

I agree with above, usually the 06 doesn't handle bullets above 180 as well. The partition or any of the new copper solids will work fine with the Barnes having the most history.

Good luck.

[Bowanta]

Thanks for the input.
Anyone else want to offer anything? I may take the bow and have the rifle as a back up.. Buffalo with a Bow would be GREAT..

[muzzlebrake]

Biggest Barnes Tripple they make....

X a bunch

The TSX will retain nearly 100% of its weight and penetrate deeper than anything else. These are all I load for some of my friends that hunt in Africa where bullet performance is an absolute must.

[Bowanta]

Thanks again guys.. I think I have talked myself (with help from others) into using my bow to try and harvest my first ever Buffalo...
Man, january 22 cannot get here fast enough.... I have to tell ya, my wife is the GREATEST.. This is her 17th anniversary present to me..... This is gonna be GREAT...

[Mike D]

180 grain Barnes TSX.

Personally I wouldn't use my bow on my first hunt for an animal that large that cost that much to hunt.

Good luck to you.

[SirWraithe]

Barnes tsx is a great choice for large tough game, Federal offers them factory loaded and I know Barnes just released their own factory loads

http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/barnes-vor-tx-ammunition/

http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/loaded-ammunition/

[Cattrax]

180 gr Nosler Partition would be my first choice.