AlphaHunter88
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I have an Interarms .30-06 and it loves 150 gr bullets. I'm buying a back-up/alternate .30-06 (Marlin X7S) and have heard many people that own them say that their gun performs well with 165 gr. I have a decent little stock of 150s, but at least want to try 165s. I'll be buying factory ammo until I get the means to get into reloading (which I plan on doing within the next few years.) I like the idea of the added energy of a heavier bullet along with the negligible velocity loss out to 200 yds. My question is how much difference should I expect in trajectory between the two bullet weights from realistic hardwood/small green field hunting distances (from inside 50 to over 150 yds?) Maybe I'm over thinking it, but little details like these can lead to bad results. I want to change to 165, but don't want to have to resight my scopes every time I switch between the two loads. It may be as simple as having to choose between one or the other, or settle on a load for each individual gun. Granted it would be a dream if they both shot well mixed in a magazine. I know the deer can't tell the difference, but I do like choices if the store is out of my bread and butter load. Any and all insight into this is greatly appreciated. I could use the added knowledge.