Negatory! H4895 not I4895 just wanna be clear here.
What is best bullet for 30-06 deer hunt?
- Thread starter Odessit86
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EIB0879
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The last two deer I shot with w .30-06 were with factory loaded Hornady Superperformance 165 gr SSTs and Rem. Hog Hammer 168 gr. TSXs. Both deer were DRT but they were Hill Country doe so not really a challenge. I have started shooting Barnes Vortex 180 gr. TTSXs but haven't had a chance to shoot game with them.
The 168 gr. TSX Hog Hammers are the most accurate out of my rifle followed by the Barnes Vortex 180 gr. TTSXs.
The 168 gr. TSX Hog Hammers are the most accurate out of my rifle followed by the Barnes Vortex 180 gr. TTSXs.
For deer, I prefer a softer bullet that will open up. There are many great loads for the .30-06. I would pick the one that shoots best in your rifle. Hornady Interlock, Nosler Ballistic Tip or Partition, Federal Fusion etc. You don't need a super premium/tough bullet for whitetail, especially in the '06
I wouldn't hesitate to shoot the biggest deer that walks with a good 150 grain cup and core bullet. Deer are what they're designed for. You don't need or really want the extra penetration of a heavier / stouter bullet on deer. Save that for elk.
Savage30L
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Are you saying that IMR 4895 isn't suitable for downloading?
Hodgdon has specifically stated that only h4895 is safe for reduced loads, there IS a difference between the two, and iirc the imr version doesn't play well when trying for reduced loads
Just like the distributor web sight says
