what is a good 165 grain load for a bolt action 30-06 to use deer hunting?
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that aint a 165Any 168 match bullet.
hell no I know that. I use Pro Hunters in the 308 in 150. Just got a new 06 and want to load some 165's for it.Never really helps to ask on here much anymore.Please don't use a match bullet for hunting as someone suggested. They are mostly FMJ or HPBT and will pencil right through a deer with very minimal energy transfer. You will either wound an animal or follow a blood trail for hours. Use soft point bullets that were MADE for hunting. Sierra Gamekings SP-BT are great--- and guess what!? they have them in 165 grain... these will give you match grade accuracy as well as stopping power.
Lol good to hear!! I really love the sierra gamekings. I use 180 grain GK SPBT in my 308 for both match and hunting loads. I did a lot of load development work with them so I wanted to be able to use it for both.hell no I know that. I use Pro Hunters in the 308 in 150. Just got a new 06 and want to load some 165's for it.Never really helps to ask on here much anymore.