30:06 Factory Amo

Royde · 02-10-2008, 10:03 PM

Before I go and spend a lot of money on factory amo just to see which one this rifle likes best. I would like some feed back on what some of you have used on mule deer and elk.
Reason for question : Due to my health and age its time to pass rifle on to son, who happen to marry into a bunch of mule deer and elk hunters in Naveda & Utah...Such a deal !!
I have reloaded every bullet this rifle has shot since 1965 and take reloading very seriously.I know that he doesn`t have the time to devote to reloading due to job travel and a young family .
Factory amo wil get him hunting .
Thank you all, looking fwd to replies.
Royde

Seabeescotty · 02-11-2008, 09:33 AM

Howdy Royde! Welcome to G&G! I've had good luck with Remington Core-Lokt ammo. I've gotten as good as a one and a half inch group with them, which is pretty good with factory ammo. And they're fairly reasonable price-wise. They also have good knockdown power. Hope you stick around here, even if you do retire from shooting. We can always use a knowledgable new member!

Scotty

CalifgirlinOk · 02-11-2008, 11:01 AM

Welcome to G&G Enjoy your stay !!!!

Midas · 02-11-2008, 05:24 PM

Welcome to G&G! I have found that 150-180 grain Federal Power Shok or Remington Core Lokt ammo works just fine for the game you mentioned, and it won't suck your wallet dry.

Bravo · 02-11-2008, 05:32 PM

Welcome to the boards!

I love Federal Power Shok 30-06. 150grain is my favorite, but heavier bullets are available for the right situations.

mosineer · 02-11-2008, 05:50 PM

Welcome to G&G!! Glad to have you aboard!! This is a great place to find and share information. Hope you enjoy the forums.... *****************************************************
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270wsm · 02-11-2008, 06:01 PM

Welcome to G&G! I use the Winchester power point plus 150 gr.After trying just about every factory load available in 150 gr,the Win ppp seemed to group better than everything else.Hope he finds what he likes.

nathangdad · 02-11-2008, 08:05 PM

The 165 grains and 180 grains would be good choices
with the lighter for the deer and the heavier for elk.
If the ranges are not excessive I would also consider
a 220 grain for elk (but perhaps not over 100 yards as
this bullet does slow and sink with distance).

02-10-2008, 10:03 PM	#1
Royde Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	30:06 Factory Amo Before I go and spend a lot of money on factory amo just to see which one this rifle likes best. I would like some feed back on what some of you have used on mule deer and elk. Reason for question : Due to my health and age its time to pass rifle on to son, who happen to marry into a bunch of mule deer and elk hunters in Naveda & Utah...Such a deal !! I have reloaded every bullet this rifle has shot since 1965 and take reloading very seriously.I know that he doesn`t have the time to devote to reloading due to job travel and a young family . Factory amo wil get him hunting . Thank you all, looking fwd to replies. Royde

02-11-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
Seabeescotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 4,048 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	Howdy Royde! Welcome to G&G! I've had good luck with Remington Core-Lokt ammo. I've gotten as good as a one and a half inch group with them, which is pretty good with factory ammo. And they're fairly reasonable price-wise. They also have good knockdown power. Hope you stick around here, even if you do retire from shooting. We can always use a knowledgable new member!Scotty __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

02-11-2008, 11:01 AM	#3
CalifgirlinOk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,775	Welcome to G&G Enjoy your stay !!!! __________________ "Most of the troubles in the world is caused by people wanting to be important". T.S.Eliot

02-11-2008, 05:24 PM	#4
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,806 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome to G&G! I have found that 150-180 grain Federal Power Shok or Remington Core Lokt ammo works just fine for the game you mentioned, and it won't suck your wallet dry. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

02-11-2008, 06:01 PM	#7
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	Welcome to G&G! I use the Winchester power point plus 150 gr.After trying just about every factory load available in 150 gr,the Win ppp seemed to group better than everything else.Hope he finds what he likes. __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-11-2008, 05:32 PM	#5
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	Welcome to the boards! I love Federal Power Shok 30-06. 150grain is my favorite, but heavier bullets are available for the right situations.

02-11-2008, 05:50 PM	#6
mosineer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,299	Welcome to G&G!! Glad to have you aboard!! This is a great place to find and share information. Hope you enjoy the forums.... *************************************************** All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing**

02-11-2008, 08:05 PM	#8
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,474	165 to 180 grain The 165 grains and 180 grains would be good choices with the lighter for the deer and the heavier for elk. If the ranges are not excessive I would also consider a 220 grain for elk (but perhaps not over 100 yards as this bullet does slow and sink with distance).