Ralt71
Beginner
- Jun 6, 2025
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He shoots factory ammo, he is not a reloader. Last year he was carrying 150gr Winchester silver box. Can't say I remember the exact bullet in that load though.I have to ask, what bullet is he using? I've been using the .308 on deer ever since I bought one back in 1973. I'm trying real hard to think if I've had to shoot more than once on a deer and frankly, I just don't remember. I started with using he 150 gr. bullet and while it worked it mangled up too much good eating meat to suit m. The few that were shot with 180 gr. bullets usually dropped on the spot but it wasn't until I it on the 165 gr. Speer hot Core that I felt Nirvana. Closest shot was a 150 gr. Sierra at 6 feet.. Very messy. Longest shot on deer was 426 paces on a big Nevada Mule deer my buddy had winged but was getting away. Bullet was a factory Winchester load with the 150 gr. Silvertip IIRC. One and down. I don't remember very many deer traveling very far after the 165 gr. Speer hit them. Maybe 20 to 30 feet and down.
Paul B.