What is the lowest grain bullet for 30-06?
55-grain
Virtually every ammo manufacturer loads the . 30/06. The lightest bullet offered is Remington’s 55-grain Accelerator Pointed Soft Point rated 4,080 fps.
What grain bullet is best for deer?
Soft points of 130 grains and heavier out of your classic calibers work beautifully on whitetails. Steer clear of standard soft points for small-caliber rifles, though, since they can expand too rapidly, causing the bullet to shed too much material and weight to penetrate adequately.
What grain is best for deer?
But put the 150, 165 and the 180 grain in its magazine and you have a great choice for an all-around weapon. For all medium sized game from Whitetail deer, Mule deer, and Pronghorn, the 150 grain is very capable of killing them quickly and humanely out to reasonable ranges.
What ammo does a whitetail use?
6.5mm to 8mm is probably the most suitable range of calibers for a whitetail deer cartridge. The afforementioned range houses suitable candidates such as 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm Rem. Mag, 308 Win. or 8×67 JS. Consider ammo availability when determining what caliber you choose for whitetail hunting.
What’s the best 30-06 ammo for deer?
The 5 Best . 30/06 Big-Game Loads
- Federal Fusion 150-Grain. This is an affordable and highly effective load for deer- and hog-size game.
- Federal Premium 180-grain Nosler Partition.
- Winchester Expedition 180-grain AccuBond CT.
- Buffalo Bore 168-grain Barnes TTSX.
- Hornady Lite 125-grain SST.
Where do you zero A 30-06?
A 25-yard zero will put a . 30/06 bullet about 3 inches high at 100 yards. A zero of between 75 and 100 yards works best for most big-game cartridges.
What kind of ammo does Remington make?
The classic “Green-box” ammunition that shooters and hunters have trusted for years. Remington makes ammunition for nearly every need. Pointed Soft Point (PSP) bullets combine the expansion of a traditional soft point bullet, with the longer range performance of a spitzer-shaped bullet.
Why buy Remington Green Box Ammunition?
By ordering this Ammunition, you certify you are of legal age and satisfy all federal, state and local legal/regulatory requirements to purchase this Ammunition. The classic “Green-box” ammunition that shooters and hunters have trusted for years. Remington makes ammunition for nearly every need.
What type of Bullet for 30/06 youth load?
Nosler should have data for the .06. mtmuley I used 125 NABs and H4895 for a 30/06 youth load for my daughter. We never used it on anything big, but the small deer that she shot (poorly) with it did not go out of sight. I have used the same bullets in .308 Win for youth loads and have great confidence in them from 150 yards and in.
What grain pill for a 30-06?
He switched back to a 150 grain pill. The 150 was more consistent and it was a little better in the wind. A very good friend of mine spent a whole summer trying to find a light bullet for his 30-06 that was accurate and consistent for use on deer and pronghorns.