30-06 preferred bullet weight

[billfromtx]

165gr is optimum for most any 30 cal round!

[ZenDaddy]

Since you asked -

I have an old Savage 110, 30.06. The scope is dialed in with 165GR Core-LOKT. I have a really nice Weatherby scoped in with 150GR. And a 30.06 Brownng that loves 130GR Core-LOKT. Can't help myself!

Love 'em all!

[Trophy7]

Hornady 150 grain Spire Points for me. If you put it in the right spot, whatever it hits ain't going far

[jmark100]

150

[STXBOWHUNTER73]

Hornady Custom .30-06 Springfield Spire Point (SP) InterLock 150 Grain # 8110.....

[JW]

I prefer the ballistic coeficiant of the 165 to the 150.

[Cultured Hick]

I prefer the ballistic coeficiant of the 165 to the 150.

I agree.

Just see which one your rifle shoots better. If both are about the same, choose the 165.

[tmurray]

Hahaha... I guess it has been narrowed down to somewhere between 150 and 180 grains!

[fishologist]

i use a 180 grain because i use it for elk also but out of my tikka t3 i get a 1/2 in group at 100 (with reloads) and a 1.5 in group at 200

[JEG8233]

I use 150 grain sierra BT soft points in mine for everything here in Texas. It does everything I need it to do. Now for anything bigger I load up 180 grain Barnes TTSX.

[Idaho TradBow]

If you like to eat what you shoot (pretty much right up to the hole!), go with a Sierra 180 or 200 grain Boat tail spitzer over IMR 4831...I have been able to safely get an average of 2,680 fps out of standard 22" barreled sporters, and approaching 2,750 fps out of a 24" barrel with low standard deviation & top notch accuracy, especially at the longer ranges of 400+ yds where these bullets with their ultra high ballistic coeficients (.598 for the 200 grain) have a higher retained velocity than a pumped up 150 or 165 does with much less wind drift and beautiful expansion characteristcs in that velocity impact range on ungalates from deer to elk/moose. Ditto black bear & caribou. These loads approximate .300 Winchester ballistics with similar weight bullets at the extended ranges while being easy on the shoulder and not excessive velocity for hits at close range where a higher velocity projectile might blow up unless it's a premium bonded core design which is ultra expensive. These sierra boattails are perfect for '06 velocities, but perhaps a bit too soft for magnum velocities. Don't count them out. There is a reason they are used by the most successful extreme range snipers (ballistic coe-ficient means less wind drift, higher retained velocity, and better trajectory past 400 yds...if you never do any long range work then they still do fine close up due to their mild muzzle velocity versus the lighter weights which can break up and destroy a lot of meat in the process. Typically you get a .30 caliber hole going in and about a golf ball sized hole going out with complete pass throughs the norm (again for the 200 grain). If you do go with the 200 avoid the flat based designs as their BC is too low and you get lousy long range performance, BUT use the Sierra boat tail spitzers and you get sniper grade accuracy in good handloads with perfect on game performance with very little destroyed meat. I have shot this bullet with complete pass throughs on many animals over the years -quartering to/away, broadside, and even stem to stern. They are simply amazing jewels performance wise, and they don't break the bank like the premium bonded bullets from Nozler/Barnes et al do...work up your loads carefully and you'll see what I mean ..but, if you have to limit yourself to factory loads, then I suppose the old Federal Premium 180grain Sierra Boattail Spitzer load is as close as you'll get to my handload fav the 200 btsp...food for thought. However most of my rifle hunting has been in the rockies (Idaho/Montana/Wyoming), and the game is heavier and shots can be long compared to here in Texas. Hereabouts a 150/165 of a bonded type that won't blow up at high impact velocities such as a close range hit would do to a standard design might be the ticket on the small deer, and shooting over feeders from stands/blinds etctera on a fenced in ranch/lease. Here in Texas I digress to the locals and their experience. I have only bow hunted with trad gear since I moved here so take my views for what they are...good if you get a chance to travel up north on occasion. But... you still get more useable meat regardless of what you shoot/where you shoot it

[Daniel32]

150 since i've been hunting with rifle (7....27 now). Have not had a reason to look for any other grain

[Dr. Evil]

150 sometimes 125

[randallchap]

Rem. Core Loc 150 grain perfect for deer hunting

[kingranch]

My remmy 700 loves a custom loaded 165 grain boattail nosler with 53 gr imr4350 pushing it. I tried prolly 15 different combos before settling on this. Granted 150s shoot great too, I can now consistently hit a quarter at 100 yds
Every gun is different u just need to buy a few boxes and make a day at the range!
If u know someone that can measure your seating depth an put some reloads together you will be way ahead in the game