Just curious what bullet weights for a 308 round would be considered a good deer hunting round. This would be out of my bolt action rifle. I have shot most weights from 150 to 200 and at a 100 yards I pretty much hit where I aim at. I have no problem keeping them in a 1 1/2" circle. I do want at some time to start really working on loads and such to make "match" rounds, but for now I am just interested in getting 100 rounds reloaded that would be good hunting rounds. Is there a sort of a standard bullet weight that folks prefer for deer hunting? Also is there a preference on SP, HP etc.
If it makes any difference, the rifle is a 22" barrel, with 1:10 twist. Any hunting I would do would be at closer ranges 100-300 yards, no 800 yard shots for me :>)
There are so many offerings, and I assume most would do the job, but I am in the learning stages right now.
I am open to any suggestions and advice.
Thank you,
Ron
If it makes any difference, the rifle is a 22" barrel, with 1:10 twist. Any hunting I would do would be at closer ranges 100-300 yards, no 800 yard shots for me :>)
There are so many offerings, and I assume most would do the job, but I am in the learning stages right now.
I am open to any suggestions and advice.
Thank you,
Ron