[techmike]

I am starting to get geared up for deer season here in KY. I always like to start practicing with my Deer rifle (or pistol) several months in advance so I and totally comfortable that I can put the bullett where it needs to go during the season.

I have recently aquired a couple of rifles in .308 and I am looking for a good factory loading (no time to reload...'m lucky to find time to shoot).

Any suggestions???

tia ,
mike

[Preacherman]

Whitetail are relatively small as deer go, so you don't need to worry too much about premium loads that will penetrate deeply or drag a bull moose 100 yards through energy dump. I'd recommend shooting some of the standard loads such as Remington's Core-Lokt or Winchester's various offerings. Find a low-cost load that your guns like, and you're home (almost) free! I think the 150gr. loads should be plenty for whitetail, but some rifles like the heavier bullets (165gr. or 180gr.) for accuracy. YMMV.

[Art Eatman]

Ditto th' Preacherman...

:), Art

[saddlebum]

i've had good results with the federal 150gr ballistic tip load. also with the pmc loaded with the 150gr barnes X bullet, but those are hard to find in these parts. saddlebum

[H&Hhunter]

I love the 150gr Corelokt Remington in .308 as well. Never done me wrong......

[Jeremae]

My Remington 788 does best with the Federal Premium 165gr boattails.... from bench rest I can cloverleaf at 100 yards and never had a deer go more than 20 feet

[Al Thompson]

Over the years, I've come to distrust Winchester Power Points. I'm sure someone here has had good results, but for my $, they are just too soft.

[Delmar]

I'm with Al on that one. Made a head shot on a walking buck a couple of years back-just about blew the whole far side of his face off! I don't know if it would have penetrated both sides if I had aimed behind the shoulder. Some folks like the bullet to stay inside on a chest shot, but I prefer two holes-better chance of a good blood trail