Rifle ammo

Just wanted to hear what everyone’s had good luck with for deer hunting ammunition. I have used Winchester Deer season xp for the last several years and have had decent results. I shoot a 30-06 semi auto with 150 grain bullets. All deer I’ve poop haven’t gone far with good hits of course. What is everyone elses go to?

I use Winchester Ballistic Silvertip in 140 grain for my 7mm-08. They cost a little more but the range is superior without losing trajectory. I hunt some broken country where the timber line meets the ag and I have some very long shots.

My only gripe would be that 7mm-08 ammo is not as easy to find as something like 30-06 or .270 ammo is.

I’ve shot dozens of deer with Remington Core Loks. .243, 30-06, and .32 special. Never had a problem.

Barnes LRX – Very minimal meat loss since the mono bullet stays together even at close range, where those cup and core bullets can grenade

I shoot Remington Core Locks. 270 win with 150 grain. Have no reason to change. Been happy with this hunting in WI. I never have to shoot out past 200 yds either.

I’ve used several different types of ammo over the years and every shot I’ve taken has killed the deer no problem. Hard to say what works and what doesn’t. Who’s to say a shot missed was because of the ammo versus buck fever?

x3 on Remington Core Lok, 30.06 for me.

I’ve been using Federal Power Shock 180 grain bullets in my .30-06 for a long time. More accurate than most bullets for me, always pass through.

Sierra Gameking 117gr SPT in my .26-06 have been very effective. Once those are gone, which will likely be a while, I’ll probably switch to a non-lead option like Barnes.