I just inherited my grandfather's 308 model 99 savage. passed down through my Dad who just passed away last August. Since I use my 30/06 for deer, it will be handed over to my grand kids as their first higher caliber rifle once they are done using my .243 and their Dad's .243 (great rifles they each shot their first buck the last two years at age 10 and 13). I reload my own bullets and will be using a 165 grain .30 cal Nosler Spitizer bullet. My first inkling was to use a ballistic tip but now leaning toward the silvertip, but could be convinced to use an Accubond. Thoughts on which would be better. At this point we are using it on deer only.