Factory Ammunition
Hello guys, I need a little advice. What is the best factory ammunition, and non-premium bullet combintaion in your opinion. Remington & Core-Lokt, Winchester & Power Point, or Federal & Speer Grand Slam. I will be using it on Pennsylvania deer. What would you choose?
16 July 2005, 09:59
Virginia7For PA deer, any of those you noted should do fine. Pick the ammo that shoots best in your rifle.
Thanks Virginia7

, If it helps i will be using a Remington 760 Pump in .30-06 .
16 July 2005, 10:36
9.3 riflemanI agree with Virginia7. Whichever shoots the best in your rifle (and weighs at least 150 grains)would be the one to choose. Good luck hunting.
I had a chance to shoot a pump action Remington 30-06 over Christmas of last year (while in Pennsylvania!) and it shot around an inch or so with green box Remington 180 grainers.
Just buy a couple different boxes of ammo and try some different stuff. For deer, just shoot what the gun likes best.
16 July 2005, 12:24
seafire/B17GAs a handloader, I am SOOOO happy I don't have to ask questions like this!
seafire

16 July 2005, 15:45
p dog shooterSeafire your right I haven't used a factory round on big game in over 30 years.
16 July 2005, 16:12
owensbyBought a second hand 7mm a couple weeks ago and the fellow gave me a box of hornady custom with it.Looks like the factory loads are a lot better now.
I would try the remington in 165 or 180 gr first they are usually less expensive and usually shoot good.
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Thanks Virginia7

, If it helps i will be using a Remington 760 Pump in .30-06 .
I have the synthetic carbine model, go with the Federal and Grand Slam.