Re: 308 hunting load
It is hard to go wrong with a .308 load. There are a lot of good bullets and powders out there. That being said, here is what I shoot out of my Savage 10FP:
Lapua Brass
CCI BR2 Primers
44.1 gr. Varget (2700 fps.)
168 gr. Barnes TTSX
2.810 COAL
With this load I shoot one hole five shot groups at 100 yds. and am .5 MOA out 300. I haven't had the chance to test further than that yet.
I choose Varget because it is extremely accurate in my rifle, gives good velocities, and is much less temperature sensive than other powders...Just something to think about on those cold winter mornings or hot summer days. IMR 4064 and Reloader 15 also work really well for me.
I choose the 168 gr. Barnes TTSX's because they are reliable, expand quickly, penatrate deeply, hold together well, are good for everything from coyotes to elk, and have a great ballistic coefficient (.470 just about as good as some of the match target bullets).
Ultimately, it will have to be your choice based on what shoots the best out of your rifle. There are a many good bullet choices for 30 cal. in the weight range you are thinking about.
Sierra, Barnes, Nosler, Hornady, Swift, and many others I am sure will get the job done.
Hope this helps.