I�ve just bought the new Semi-auto Browning Long trak in 30-06 caliber.My purpose is to use it only in "monterias" and wild boar "batidas"(smaller monterias) with a Kahles 1.2-4X24 with EAW rings and bases.It has a very good balace and feeling.
My question is: which is the better ammunition in your experience. This saturday I�ll be firing Norma orix 180 grains,Rem accutip in 180 Gr, RWS KS 165 Gr, Rem Core Lock 180 Gr..I�m looking for stoping power and good penetration in driven hunts. Thank you and good hunt.
Alberto

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In factory ammo for a .30-06, the options are almost endless, and certainly not limited to the ones you mention. Still, maybe you are limited by available supply in Spain??

For the options you mention, here are my personal opinions:

Norma Oryx 180 grains, This would be my choice, bullet sticks together well. It also expands quite rapidly, which would probably not be a bad thing on the deer you might shoot.

Rem accutip in 180 Gr, I'd stay away from this one. Plastic tipped bullets tend to be on the weak side, and you might need a tough bullet for those pigs of yours.

RWS KS 165 Gr, Nice bullet for accuracy, but for pigs I'd stay away from this one!

Rem Core Lock 180 Gr. This might work. Would not be my first choice for the pigs, though.

With so many good options in factory .30-06 ammo, see if you can find some ammo loaded with Nosler Partitions, Speer Grand Slam, Swift A-Frame, Blaser CDP or similar bullets. All of the above are available in one or more factory loading.

When all the above is said, you are obviously aware that there is no guarantee that any of the above ammo will shoot in your rifle. Try a box of what ammo you expect will work well in the field (forget the ammo that is not suited for your purpose), and see if you can get *reasonable* accuracy from one of more of them (1.5" 3-shot at 100 yds will easily do the job hunting wise, any more than that is pure gravy). If you find something that shoots well, rush back to your dealer and buy 4-5 boxes of that ammo, same lot-number! Peace of mind ensured for years to come :-)

Good luck - mike

Good, Norma Oryx it is then. Most sensible choice!
- mike