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30-06 168gr for mule deer/antelope ?
« on: October 01, 2007, 06:43:01 PM »
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      Next Oct i'll be in Wyoming on a Mule deer/Antelope hunt.Will my trusty 30-06 with 3x9x40 nikon prostaff BDC shooting Winchester supreme 168 gr ballistic silvertips be good enough for either deer/antelope out to 300 yrds or should i switch to a 150 gr load ?
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Re: 30-06 168gr for mule deer/antelope ?
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2007, 04:49:24 AM »
Sounds ideal to me.  I'm not familiar with that particular bullet but I don't think going to the lighter bullet will gain you anything.  I think a 165gr bullet and a 30-06 is a marriage made in heaven.   ;D
Remember to practice, practice, practice.  You can use the cheap stuff to practice with.
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