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Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« on: August 07, 2013, 02:25:02 PM »
Just looking inexpensive rounds that work. They all seem good based on other reviews. Just wanted to see if I'm missing something or something I should avoid.
  • Remington Express
  • Core-Lokt Rifle
  • Winchester Super-X® Power Point
  • Federal Power-Shok™ Ammunition
  • Fusion Rifle Ammunition
  • Hornady Superformance SST Rifle Ammo
Any favorites?

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2013, 02:26:33 PM »
Find which one shoots the best, but I think for factory fodder it's pretty hard to beat the Core-Lokts.
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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2013, 02:32:14 PM »
They all should work well for deer. The main difference is bullet construction. Most are fast opening conventional soft point bullets, except the sst which is a poly tipped bullet. If you were to hunt elk I would choose the fusion because it is the only bonded bullet you have listed here, which means it should hold together and penetrate more.

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2013, 02:32:52 PM »
My belief is that in moderate velocity cartridges like the 308 or 30-06 most the popular inexpensive rounds are more than adequate.  If your gun shoots any of those listed above with consistent accuracy they should all work.  Once you start getting into the magnum cartridges is when things can go sideways in a quick hurry and premium rounds become more and more beneficial the faster your magnum shoots.

That being said...the Fusion for the price is pretty dang hard to beat if your gun likes it!
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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2013, 02:38:22 PM »
Would this all hold true for ELK as well? Whatever the gun shoots well in 180gr will work?

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2013, 02:47:54 PM »
My favorite of those listed would be the Winchester Power Point. Remington core Lokts would be my last choice.

It makes sense to go with the heavier 180 grain bullet when using the "non-premium" bullets. The heavier bullet is slower, and speed is what causes cheap bullets to disintegrate, so it should stay together better than a lighter, faster bullet.

The 30/06 with a 180 grain bullet is classic. You just can't go wrong with that combination. Good for deer, bear, elk, and everything else, whatever that may be.

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2013, 02:50:57 PM »
Would this all hold true for ELK as well? Whatever the gun shoots well in 180gr will work?


yes.

From your list, the Federal Power Shok's group great out of my Ruger -06. I also get great groups out of my Remmy .270 with the PS. Find one that groups consistently with your gun, then buy lots of it.  I have enough for a couple years hunting seasons. That way I wont be stuck mid season having to switch and rezero.

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2013, 03:37:14 PM »
150 fusions in my '06 were solid 1" or less  bullets.  killed deer and elk well!   :tup:

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2013, 06:47:23 PM »
Fusion in my 30-06  :tup:

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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2013, 07:09:34 PM »
 :tup: I think the Core-Lokt and Winchester Super-X® Power Point is the best. It has been around forever and has proven it self for year.
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Re: Any significant differences in ammo 30-06?
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2013, 09:49:53 AM »
It doesn't really matter on deer.

 


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