Best deer hunting ammo for a .308?
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First deer season with a .308. What ammo gives clean, ethical kills without destroying meat?
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Pick a controlled-expansion hunting bullet, not a match load: Federal Fusion, Hornady SST/ELD-X, or Nosler Ballistic Tip/AccuBond are all excellent in .308 for deer. They expand reliably for a clean wound channel while holding enough weight to reach the vitals. Sight in with the exact load you will hunt — point of impact shifts between brands — and prioritize shot placement over raw power for ethical, meat-friendly kills.