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I agree: 150-gr. is too light! Upgrade to 180-gr. Nosler Partitions or the outstanding AccuBond and use whatever your rifle shoots best.

I love Nosler's AccuBond, which I believe is a one of the best all-around bullets there are to choose from. For starters, the AccuBond is a Ballistic Efficient round with an aerodynamic BC of .509 - enabling more downrange energy on target. Example: When comparing a bullet's energy...

Am considering a 223 Rem. rifle to be used for 75% benchwork and have a lot of 55-gr. FMJ factory ammo to use up with my two boys. Question: Since most manufactures make the 223 with a 1 in 12 twist, will this rate be adequate for most 55-gr. bullets?

I totally agree with your remarks about the 280 Remington! Had it been introduced just a few years sooner, it would have been just as popular as the 270 Win. and a superior cartridge as well. Happy Holidays!

A 150-gr. bullet in a 280 Rem case has a similar sectional density as the 180-gr. in .308 cal, so its penetration capability is no surprise.

My vote is for the more versatile 25-06.

Is your rifle a nice Remington XCR or SPS in stainless? Just bought a new SPS Stainless in 30-06 for my son's completion of Eagle Scout requirements and plan on using the 180-gr. AccuBond for everything.

My favorite deer load in 30-06 is 180-gr. Winchester Supreme Ballistic Silvertips. If I remember right, Ballistic Tips (BT's) were designed by John Nosler for violent expansion / explosion and medium penetration on light-skinned animals like deer. For most calibers shooting fragile BT's...

Think I got my answer!

Went to the range yesterday and the Rem 700 with 24" barrel was shooting factory 30-06 High Energy Federal Partitions at 1 1/8" groups with a hot barrel. I've found my elk ammo for one rifle, now need to see what the semi-auto likes (probably 180-gr. AccuBonds from the Winchester Supreme...

P.S. My best groups in the Remington 7400 semi-auto were 5/8" using factory Federal 180-gr. Solid Base Boat Tail ammo and I've been fortunate to achieve 1" or better 3 out of 4 times. This is rare, but I still have the targets and the rangemaster is still shaking his head. Semi-auto 30-06 has...

I am taking my son on an elk hunt in northern Utah this fall and wonder what factory ammo to use. We have the following boxes of 30-06 ammo in stock to choose from and shooting Remington 7400 semi-auto / Remington 700 bolt action rifles: * Federal Hi-Energy 180-gr. (Nosler) Partitions @ 2,880...

I suggest the .223 Remington in a rifle with 1 in 7 twist (if possile) or the 204 Ruger, with the latter outperforming the 22-250, 222 Remington, 220 Swift and etc...

My favorite deer load in 30-06 is the 180-gr. Ballistic Tip: Ballistic Tips (BT's) were designed by Nosler for violent expansion / explosion and medium penetration on light skin type animals like deer. For most calibers shooting BT's, you're better off using heavier projectiles with bigger...

A 270 Win will be fine. For my two boys of similar age, I bought them a 30-06 and had them practice with Reduced Recoil Loads from Remington at the range. When in the field, they switched to regular ammo and never new or felt the difference.

Failsafe is your best option. Those standard soft point bullets ment for deer probably just penetrated thee hide and traveled around the skull to the back of the head. Your only chance with a soft point MIGHT be through the ear hole and into the brain.

Thanks for the replies and Happy Thanksgiving.

Wanted to get some expert opinions on the 15-oz S&W 637 Airweight Chief's Special that's rated for 38 Special +P. This J-frame revolver would mainly be for my wife's use. We plan on using 148-gr. Wadcutters or 130-gr. FMJ for practice and Speer (SB) 135-gr. Gold Dots in it for protection.

Recently purchased a new Ruger KP-345PR 45 auto with StreamLight M-6 Tactical Laser combo and would like to keep this setup handy in the house in case things go bump in the night. Question: Who makes an inexpensive nightstand type holster or cover large enough to hold a 45 Auto with Tactical...

Just bought a EAA Witness Compact 45 auto (Tanfoglio) with 3.77" barrel and was shocked to find the Instruction Manual recommending against +P ammo in all their polymer framed pistols. Questions: * Is this a legal tactic? * EAA is saying this to prevent possible warranty claims? * Poly frame...