HarvDog Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 I just picked up a Ruger M77 Mark II in 30.06 with a Bushnell Elite 3200 Firefly scope. This is my first centerfire rifle ever so I am very psyched!!!A local gun club is actually having a sighting in event next weekend, so I plan on taking out on Sunday.I'll be shooting Remington Core-Lokt 250 grain bullets to sight in. Any recommendations on a good hunting round? I was thinking maybe Winchester Silvertip or Accubond or maybe something from Hornady.Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 14, 2007 Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Good deal on the new gun!! Always warms a feller's heart to get a new gun. I believe you meant to say "150 grain" Core-lokts........they don't make a 250 grainer for the '06. If the Core lokts shoot well for you....take 'em hunting!! I'd personally opt for a 165 or 180 grain in the '06. But 150's will be fine too. IMHO.......there's not too many compelling reasons to spend over $20 for a box of deer ammo. There are a few......but not many. I can think of NO reasons to need a controlled expansion 30 caliber bullet for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2007 Good deal on the new gun!! Always warms a feller's heart to get a new gun. I believe you meant to say "150 grain" Core-lokts........they don't make a 250 grainer for the '06. If the Core lokts shoot well for you....take 'em hunting!! I'd personally opt for a 165 or 180 grain in the '06. But 150's will be fine too. IMHO.......there's not too many compelling reasons to spend over $20 for a box of deer ammo. There are a few......but not many. I can think of NO reasons to need a controlled expansion 30 caliber bullet for deer. Oops! That was suppose to be 150 grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
self Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Congrats on the new gun. Hope you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Nice looking rifle Harv. Have to agree with Strut here, if the gun like the core lokts, use them to hunt with. Use 150 grain core lokts here with a .270 and that round has never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Glad you finally picked your rifle/scope.. Did you get a copy of the Free Silent Rain jacket offer by Buschnell with your purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Good Luck with it Harv. Rugers are tough guns and it will serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Congrats on the new gun, .30-06 is a great choice! I would definately recommend 165-180 grain for deer. It's a devastating load. Winchester Silvertips or Remington Core-Lokts either one are good bullets for that gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 When I used my '06 for deer, I handloaded my shells with the 165 grain, Hornady Interbonds! They shoot great and will penetrate very good! You could use either the 150 or 165 grain Interbonds for deer and they will work just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I use the core-lokts for hunting and I have ALWAYS haf good luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I use 180 grain bullets for everything----elk, mtn goat, bighorns, mulies, antelope & whitetail. Right now I'm using 180 grain Hornady Spire Points with the "interlock ring". Good bullet. But in the past I've used both Win PP & Rem Core-lokt-----I like both of these in the old "round-nose" version. See if your Ruger like 180's, 165's or 150's--------then go hunting. Good Luck---CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Great looking gun Harv & thanks for letting me hold it! Hope you have fun shooting it today. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Had a really good time at the range. The gun shoots great and is zero'ed in at 100 yards. I also took several shots on the running deer target. That was a lot of fun! Now I can't wait to get it out in the woods and get a nice deer in my scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Check out these shells from Cabela's. I ordered a box for my new .308 Tikka. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602007-cat20839&id=0044350216321a&navCount=1&podId=0044350&parentId=cat20839&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20839&hasJS=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turkeyhuntr Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Great rifle and the 06 will serve you well. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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