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Offline sweetlou

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what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« on: October 13, 2011, 06:25:39 PM »
Ii'm not sure what a good brand of ammo is, and how heavy. any input is greatly appreciated.
Good luck to everybody this weekend! Have a blast!
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2011, 06:30:05 PM »
I have had good luck with Nosler Custom Ammo! Grain size depends on the gun but for my 30.06 I use the 165gr and my 300wsm I use the 180gr partition!
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2011, 06:32:38 PM »
right on, I have an '06 also. Thanks a lot!
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2011, 06:41:33 PM »
I shoot a .30-06 and use 150gr. Hornady

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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2011, 06:42:11 PM »
Yep Nosler Accubond, 165 out of 300 WSM for everything never had one run away!
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2011, 07:06:26 PM »
Fusion 150 gr (.270) fusion 180gr (.300 wsm). 2 bear and 2 deer in the past year 1 shot a piece.
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2011, 07:10:13 PM »
Awesome info for a newbie haha. Thanks everyone appreciate it much!!
Have a great weekend!
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2011, 07:10:48 PM »
.300 Win Mag 150 grain remington Corelokt!
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2011, 07:12:26 PM »
100gr nosler partitions .243..dont loose much meat and havent had one go more than 40yds
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2011, 07:16:11 PM »
.300 weatherby 150 grain nosler partition
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2011, 07:19:23 PM »
I use 200 grain Accubond 300 Ultra Mag hand loaded with Hodgdon Retumbo.  This goes for elk as well.  Deadly accurate and consistant.  With light winds I will not hesitate to take an 800 - 1000 yard shot.
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2011, 07:24:48 PM »
best advice for FNG is look at the box before you buy, nearly every maker of modern ammunition puts a picture or chart on the box showing what they intended that ammo to be used for when it was made. I.E. a buck on 30-06 150gr psp, pic of elk on 180's, ground squirrels on 223 50gr, etc. etc.
good luck and be safe out there people! :tup:
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2011, 07:32:43 PM »
200 grain federal a-frames- 300 ultra mag
180 grain federal nosler partition- 30-06
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2011, 08:19:59 PM »
I usually run my Ruger .243 and 85 TSX, but I'll be carrying my Tikka T3 .300 WSM with 180 Nosler SolidBases this weekend.
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Re: what size bullet, and what kind of ammo do you use?
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 08:26:06 PM »
IMO,165s are the best all around choice for an '06. I shoot 165gr Accubonds out of mine.

Interesting to see the guys with the big magnums shooting light bullets. Light bullets look good at first,but the heavier stuff outperforms the light bullets as the range increases.
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