sleepyone
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So I have Model 70 FW in .30-06 on which I’m going to mount a high power scope for elk hunting, but I will also use it for Whitetail hunting in TX to get used to the rifle. I currently use my Model 70 FW in .270 for whitetail and have been shooting the Federal Fusion 130 grain for the past three or four years, but I want to try something different in the .30-06. After researching the different bullet types, it seems to me the performance bullets are really not necessary for basic whitetail hunting at ranges less than 200 yards; or maybe even 100 yards depending on the caliber. In other words, the Winchester Super X, Remington Core Lockt and Federal PowerShok which are generally considered basic bullets will do the job in most cases. Your premium bullets really don’t come into play until you are shooting long range or larger and thicker skinned game than your average whitetail or mule deer.
These are considered to be premium bullets based on my research:
Federal:
TTSX: Tipped Triple Shock X
BTSP: Boat Tail Soft Point
NBT: Nosler Ballistic Tip
NP: Nosler Partition
TSX: Triple Shock X
NAB: Nosler AccuBond
Hornady:
SST
InterBond
FTX
Winchester
Etip
Powermax Bonded
Ballistic SilverTip
XP3
I’m sure there are more, but you get the idea. These rounds run $30-55/box for the .30-06; whereas, the “basic” hunting rounds run $20-30/box.
Generally speaking is this a good rule of thumb to follow, or do most people buy the best bullet they can afford no matter the distance or size of game?
These are considered to be premium bullets based on my research:
Federal:
TTSX: Tipped Triple Shock X
BTSP: Boat Tail Soft Point
NBT: Nosler Ballistic Tip
NP: Nosler Partition
TSX: Triple Shock X
NAB: Nosler AccuBond
Hornady:
SST
InterBond
FTX
Winchester
Etip
Powermax Bonded
Ballistic SilverTip
XP3
I’m sure there are more, but you get the idea. These rounds run $30-55/box for the .30-06; whereas, the “basic” hunting rounds run $20-30/box.
Generally speaking is this a good rule of thumb to follow, or do most people buy the best bullet they can afford no matter the distance or size of game?