I've loaded the 165 BT a few times but settled on the180 for my WSM. I remember one afternoon shooting rocks out to 650yds with the 165s and with the WSM speeds I was impressed with the ability to buck the wind and still make hits.
I too have KKM barrels on my G20 and G40. Very happy with them as they shoot better then my. I haven't put lead bullets down the barrel yet but I plan on it with the G40 for hunting.
I have a couple boxes of this and in my G40 with optics sighted in with 200gn bullets. This ammo shot low and left. Much easier to handle also (recoil). have not done any penetration test or on game performance. It does look interesting though.
That's a tough call. I like most of the manufacturers different models for different reasons.
Opinion:
Weatherby / Vanguard / Howa is an excellent 700 clone. Still have a couple.
Can't help but love the Sako (Tikka) . Own a few.
You know...... Remington 700 is a solid action. They have such...
We just built our new place. When it's done the shop will have a propane unit heater and a wood stove. Got lots of wood split and piled up already clearing the place. The house is a Heat Pump. Lots of insulation. Went from 80's during day to 40's at night and the house swung 2 degs F. No...
The only 30-06 I owned was a Sako Finnbear. That was probably 40 years ago. I owned it for two seasons. Last one I had. I still miss that gun. I have a few 30 cal but not in a 30-06. Don't know why......