Thought I might work up some loads for northern Minnesota whitetails, starting to gather components. My go to rifle is a 20" barreled .308, 1 in 10 twist. I have used 150 and 168 gr. lead bullets to take deer from bow range to 200+ yards. Most deer have been shot at close range, longer than 200+ yard shots are available. There is invariably swamp nearby, so bullet expansion is critical. I wanna put it down!!!

Any info on what lead-free bullets have worked for you at what ranges would be much appreciated, reloads or factory.

Additionally, if you happen to reload, what powders/primers? I am currently using Varget as temps can be from below zero to shirtsleeve.

Thanks
Jeff,


modified for clarity 2/9/12