Bullet recommendations

Three years ago I had a 150 gr. Remington core lokt blow up on a cows shoulder and she got away. I don't want that to happen again.

My 15 year old son and I will be hunting cow elk and deer at the same time. I am looking for recommendations for an accurate OTC bullet that won't fall apart on impact. We will be hunting some high country in Idaho. We will try to keep our shots under 200 yards if possible, but you know how that goes.

I'm shooting a Remington Model 700, 30.06 with a 22 " barrel.
My son is shooting a Savage 30.06 bolt action, with a 22" barrel that doesn't like 150 grain bullets.

I don't reload yet so tell me what works for you OTC.

Thanks for your responces.
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Give the Hornady light magnum's a try, they are a good OTC choice.
And if you want even better, but more money, federal premiums are loading some pretty tough projectiles these days :thumb
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dahlmer
I'd look at Barnes Tripleshock which can be purchased in factory loads through Black Hills (gold), Cor-bon, or Federal (premium).

or, look at Nosler Accubonds or Partitions which can be purchased via Nosler.com or at Midwayusa.com.

They are all great bullets which will push through bone etc. without exploding and fragmenting.
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GPWDeer
http://www.federalcartridge.com/ballistics/Ammo_Ballistics.aspx?id=259&firearm=1&bc=0.507&muzzvel=2700&bulletwgt=180">http://www.federalcartridge.com/ballistics/Ammo_Ballistics.aspx?id=259&firearm=1&bc=0.507&muzzvel=2700&bulletwgt=180

Here is the ballistics chart for the Federal Premium Accubond 180 gr.

I don't have a 30.06, but I love Federal Premium Ammo! I usually shoot the Nosler ballistic tip 150 gr. through my 7mm for deer and they are amazing.

GPWDeer (also in Southwest Idaho).

P.S. I think Sportsman's wearhouse has better prices than Cabela's on these rounds.
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I have had taken many bulls with the Nosler Fail Safe 180 grain, seems to stay together very well. Winchester seems to load them up pretty good.

I will be shooting a 225 gr. from my 338 ulm this season. I am looking at Noslers Accubond as it has excellent balistic coef. compared to others in its class.
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Guys,
Thanks for the suggestions.

Gpw, thanks for posting the charts, that is very helpful
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killerbee
if you can find a company that is loading the swift A-frames there is nothing better. but all these bullets mentioned are great bullets as well and would be just great for your elk hunt. bythe way-- they should quit making the core-loks in my opinion they are garbage!! i've seen the same thing happen many times---- :>/ junk :>/
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MuleyMadness
180 gr. on Elk is what we have used. Never had a problem, we have done some reloading and purchases both. Haven't hunted Elk for years, so not sure on the brand but 180 gr. worked great out of our 270's.
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79Ford
I shoot a .270 130 grain for both deer and elk and personally prefer to use supreme ballistic silvertip bullets by winchester. They expand great causing maximum damage and good penetration as well. These are what I used last year and the performance could not be better. I was sceptical at first, but they are way worth spending a little more money to have.
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Torch
"I'd look at Barnes Tripleshock which can be purchased in factory loads through Black Hills (gold), Cor-bon, or Federal (premium)."

+1
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9er
just curious,

im shooting the 155 grain barnes x from a 7mm mag, do you guys think that is to light of a bullet? ive never had problems with them! it seems everyone is shooting the 180 grain besides torch


9er
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Federal with Nosler Partition or accubonds also Hornady cutom ammo prefer a Interbonds
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Snake River Marksman
9er,
Your 155 triple shocks are just fine. Barnes bullets are longer than conventional bullets of the same weight because they are made from copper, which is lighter than the lead cores of conventional bullets. This extra length to weight ratio gives it a higher sectional density which aids in penetration. Which boiled down to basics means you can do more with less. One thing people will say is that you don't have the mass to push through, but that is counteracted by the extra velocity. If the range isn't excessive, (400yds or less?) They'll work just as well as the heavier bullet.
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