Coming - New to me Sako 30-06 - what light bullet to try

[orchemo]

Have a like new Sako Finnlight coming in next week. Already have one in 30-06 that I have dialed in for 180 gr Partitions. Was thinking about running lighter bullets in this one. Maybe 150 gr E-tips, old stand bye 165 Partitions or 165 gr AB? Primary purpose black bears, elk, maybe a pig.

Don't really need the non-lead bullets, but the E-tips in a light for caliber bullet seems interesting. Good BC and good weight retention.

Going to buy some seconds from SPS and play around.

 

[Anonymous]

I'd be very tempted to mess around with the 125r Ballistic Tip.

If you've got one dialed in on the 180PT, I just don't see much utility in the 150-165gr class. Just not enough difference downrange to my mind.

I did shoot a pile of whitetails with the old 125 Silvertip (not the new BT based ones) and they killed deer like lightning. Might be worth pursuing.

 

[DrMike]

That'll be an excellent addition to your armory. I'm having great success with the E-Tip bullets in a variety of cartridges, especially in my 30-06. I commend them to you.