campergeek
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To those who insist that .30-'06 is too much gun for whitetail deer, I'm not getting into that debate. It's what I've got in my limited gun collection, so that boat has sailed.
Having said that, I must reveal that I'm a neophyte deer hunter and this year will (or may, depending on my opportunities to hunt) be my first season. Being new at this, I'm curious about the comparative benefits of 180 gr. vs. 150 gr. bullets, or some other load.
As I write this I'm reasoning through the options in my own mind, and it seems that the velocity of the .30-'06 cartridge with the energy of the 180 grain bullet would maximize the dropping power of the round. However, is there a benefit to the greater velocity of a smaller, 150 gr. round? Does it make a great practical difference, or am I opening a can of worms on a religious debate?
If you feel compelled to share your favorite cartridge for deer hunting along with educating me as to the comparitive differences of the bullets, feel free. I'm always in the market for free advice.
Having said that, I must reveal that I'm a neophyte deer hunter and this year will (or may, depending on my opportunities to hunt) be my first season. Being new at this, I'm curious about the comparative benefits of 180 gr. vs. 150 gr. bullets, or some other load.
As I write this I'm reasoning through the options in my own mind, and it seems that the velocity of the .30-'06 cartridge with the energy of the 180 grain bullet would maximize the dropping power of the round. However, is there a benefit to the greater velocity of a smaller, 150 gr. round? Does it make a great practical difference, or am I opening a can of worms on a religious debate?
If you feel compelled to share your favorite cartridge for deer hunting along with educating me as to the comparitive differences of the bullets, feel free. I'm always in the market for free advice.