Favorite Hunting Bullets (especially reloaders)

[bigmyk2k]

So, I have been a pheasant hunter all my life, but am working on branching out into waterfowl, and Elk/Deer.

With regard to the latter two, and since this coincides with my entry into metallic reloading, I am curious about ya'lls opinions on the best bigger game bullets out there.

Currently I am only doing .308, but will probably eventually get into larger calibers too (300 and/or 338 Win Mag, etc), so lay it on me.

Also, I know that Colorado regs require 6mm or larger, and 1000ft/lb of energy at 100yd, but I want to know what really does the job, as that doesn't really eliminate any .308 bullet.

Feel free to include pictures or links!

[Herman]

Placement is much more important than type of bullet. Go shoot the snot out of your 308 and find out which bullet you like best.

[birddog]

Barnes TTSX for rifle. Had pretty good luck with Winchester Blindside for waterfowl so far but to be honest haven't shot a lot of it and I do think its over priced.

Lead is best for waterfowl but............

[CO Hugh]

My friend swears by Barnes and while I haven't killed anything with a Barnes, they work very well. Go tipped about 165-168 grains for a 308.

[ray1970]

Another vote for the Barnes TSX. I've shot them at paper and they are very accurate. I've loaded them for others and they say they are awesome on game animals. There may be other solid copper bullets out there too that might work well.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I like Barnes, but I've found with the .308 TSX in my 300 RUM. Seating depth is between the canalure lands. Still accurate though.

[hawk1]

My friend swears by Barnes and while I haven't killed anything with a Barnes, they work very well. Go tipped about 165-168 grains for a 308.

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[20X11]

I have used Nosler Partitions for Deer/Elk for many years. 7mm and 30 cal guns. Excellent expansion, weight retention, and very consistent

[spqrzilla]

Barnes are good bullets but a bit pricey and they can be a bit annoying to find loading data for them. Don't use loading data that isn't specific to the Barnes bullet you have in hand.

For elk, I like the heavier/tougher bullets but any good quality hunting bullet will do. I lean toward the bonded jacket bullets myself.

[Colorado Osprey]

Hunting is not paper punching, but shot placement is more critical than bullet design/brand. 12" vital kill areas are the norm so 1/4" bullet placement is not so critical unless you are trying to stretch shooting distances in excess of 300 yards. I have used just about every bullet under the sun. When shot placement is done right they all work well.
Personally my favorites for cost/accuracy are: (these were priced around $20/100 or less)
Hornady InterLock
Hornady SST
Sierra Pro-Hunter
Sierra GameKings
Remington Core-Lokt

I have loaded all the above to shoot MOA or less.

There are many great ones out there but I haven't seen where the higher dollar bullets do a better job with correct shot placement.