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looking for a target/hunting bullet

branct06

KOPFJAGER
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Minuteman
Aug 14, 2010
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High Point N.C.
What have you guys found to be a good Hunting bullet as well as a good target bullet for the .308. I am looking to shoot out to 1k, not for hunting but for steel but would like to use the she load for white tail hunting.
 
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet

Look at the berger lineup, after that I would lean towards the A-MAX. It's not a true hunting bullet but I have heard alot of good things. Personaly, I use a Sciracco for hunting and SMK's for target. That is since I tried using the SMK for hunting. I will never do that again. The deer went down and died but it wasn't what I wanted. So for now on, I would look just for hunting bullets for hunting. Good luck
 
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet

178 Amax should still be pushing a bit over 1000 ft lbs at 700Y( at least up at 5000ft). The Berger VLD may be a plus on the BC, but the Amax is not as sensitive with regard to seating depth. In short, the Amax shoots consistent groups even when seated at mag length.

I have rolled both the VLD and Amax, and went with the 178 Amax as my all around, do all bullet. Plus at $20 less a box, the value is hard to beat.
 
Re: looking for a target/hunting bullet

I've had excellent results on whitetail with the 155 A-Max and great accuracy as well. Berger Hunting VLDs are also great for both.