I just won a Ruger American Predator in .308. I would like to work up a lighter than normal load for deer hunting and looking to load a Sierra Prohunter 150. The reason for this is I hunt a brushier area and my longest shot might be about 100 yards. I have shot a 30-30 all my life and feel it is a fantastic deer rifle that kills but does not mutilate: I've taken way more than my fair share of deer with it. I have seen deer shot with .308 and .30-06 loads and they do some major damage and blood shock a whole lot of meet. If you hit a front shoulder, that shoulder is worthless. I have always liked the .308 round and would love to hunt deer with it (my grandson wants to hunt with as well). I once read that you can load a .30-06 or .308 down to 30-30 specs with H4895, but can't find any specifics on it. I load for pistols, but am just now getting into rifle reloading (my brother always reloaded my 30-30 ammo for me). Anyone have info or any ideas? Thanks.
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