Whats the best bullet for my 30-06?

[fgpatton-ky]

It's a 110 savage and i want something with a lot of nock down power for deer. I usually shoot 180 gr. soft points, anything better out there?

[String Music]

180 is too heavy for WT deer. Try 150 gr. max. I'd recommend Win. Fail-safe ammo as the best deer round going, unless you handload.

[moosehead rollins]

180 gr is just fine for deer. Stay away from ballistic tip unless you are going to shoot out around 300 yards. Partitions and A-frames will put a deer down fast without tearing up the meat. The only time that I recommend B-tips close range, is when you are hunting a heavily populated PUBLIC area. Safer.

[trust me]

I like the 150's better for whitetail. I've seen 180's drill right through with no expansion.

[schuyler olt]

I use 150s, for what it's worth. I think bullet consrtuction has a big influence, and I try to stick to a Nosler partition.

[C.L.Button]

I use 120 or 150 Gr Nosler. I have not had one walk away yet.

[ducknbuckhunter]

my brother swears by his 30. 60 and uses 150 gr for deer, and now is trying those new ballistic tips

[Tha' Hat]

Try the 150s and 165s in addition to the 180s. Your gun may like one better than the other. Even though I like 150s, my Ruger shoots best with 180s. I guarantee you the deer don't know the difference, whatever weight hits it, and there's not a whole lot of difference the trajectory.

Also, regular soft-points, like Core-lokts and Winchester Power Points, are good for any whitetail and they're a lot cheaper than the premium bullets. Often times, those Fail Safes and what not are designed for punching through heavier game, like elk and moose, and they don't always expand much on whitetails because they are built so heavily. A soft-point will usually leave one of those nice, baseball-sized holes.

[C.O.D.]

I use 150 grain Hornady's in mine.

[Born to Hunt]

150's, 165's, 180's...no matter. If you put it where it is supposed to go, they'll all get the job done...the 06 has plenty of punch for a deer in any of those weights. I have had bad experiences with Hornady SST's, I have had much success with Nosler Partitions, Barnes Triple shock, and Sierra. As far as accuracy is concerned, Sierra bullets shoot better in four out of five of my deer rifles. If you are looking for performance on game, it is hard to beat the Nosler Partition.

Each rifle is an individual and will like one bullet better than another. Clean your barrel, buy two or three or more different loads, go to the range and clean after each 10 shots...LET THE BARREL COOL BETWEEN SHOTS...you'll soon find what your lookingt for. Just my .02

[Buk Bust'r]

I'd say stay w/the 150's or 165's. 180's do the trick but expansion can and will be iffy at times especially if no bone is hit. There are a scad of 150's and 165's available in factory fodder if you don't handload. I "roll my own" and absolutely adore the Sierra 150 Game Kings in my '06, there deadly accurate and deer can't lay down and die fast enuff when hit with one!

[hunter115]

150 grain Winchester silver tips do a great job!!:D

[Art]

I use the Winchester 165 ballistic tip in mine. No complaints.

[Valley Station]

150 grain pointed soft point. Put it thru the ribbs and you shouldn't ruin the shoalder roast.