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I have a few bolt action rifles (two Coopers in 25-06 and 30-06, and a Ruger American in 270) that I use primarily for deer hunting. I consider the 270 as my "son's gun", although I've used it to kill deer. I may one day use the 30-06 for elk.
Since ammo is so easily source now (), I decided to give my other ammo"needs" a break and to see what I can find for these three rifles. I'm looking for RS members input on what they have used successfully (understanding every shooter and rifle differs). Here's what I currently have:
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Since ammo is so easily source now (), I decided to give my other ammo"needs" a break and to see what I can find for these three rifles. I'm looking for RS members input on what they have used successfully (understanding every shooter and rifle differs). Here's what I currently have:
- 25-06
- 120 gr Federal Fusion
- 117 gr Hornady SST Superperformance
- 270
- 130 gr Federal Fusion
- 130 gr bonded soft point Federal Deer Thugs (man - I wish I could still find these Deer Thugs in 30-06!)
- 130 gr soft point Federal
- 130 gr Hornady GMX Superperformance
- 30-06
- 150 gr Hornady SST Superperformance (a handful of boxes)
- 150 gr Federal Fusion
- 180 gr Hornady American Whitetail
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