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I use 287 gr Protected Point SPs in my 9.3x74R and plan to use Woodleigh 180 gr SPs in my .30-06.

The first because those bullets were available at the time. I plan to try 320 gr RNSPs soon.

For the .30-06, Woodleigh do not make a 180 gr RNSP so using the pointed bullets. A 180 gr .30-06 makes a good sambar rifle, plus red deer and not too heavy for medium sized deer. 200 or 220 gr RNSPs would be better for sambar. But I usually use a 150 gr for medium game so a 180 gr makes a good compromise.

I am also buying some 240 gr .30 Woodleigh RNSPs and plan to try those as well. I don't remember if FMJs are also available. if so I have ordered a box. A 240 gr .30 in RNSP and FMJ should make a .30-06 a good buffalo rifle for 90% of circumstances.

PS Not a double rifle, but also trying some 250 gr Woodleigh RNSPs for the 8mm as well. Makes it the equivalent of a .318 WR.

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A 240gr. RN or FMJ might not shoot in an '06's normal 10" R of T.
Worth a try, though. You would need really good solid stability for straight line penetration of a solid, but at 2,250fps to 2,350fps, it should work. Seems to me, Elmer K. got those speeds from one with 250gr. Barnes.

The 350gr. Barnes Old Style Spitzers shot well in my first .375/06IMP.

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Daryl


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