30-06 Copper factory ammo

[Hales Smut]

I have a red stag hunt coming on later this year. I will be using my '06.
I don't reload and choice in factory , lead free ammo, is not huge over here.
I hesitate between the 162 grain Sako Blade and the 168 grain Vor-tx Barnes TTSX . Anybody bad experiences with one of these on + 100 kg animals?
I do like lead Sako ammo wich I use in different calibres. On the other side, Barnes is the mother of all lead free bullets.
Fox ammo can be available, but I have to drive half a day to get them.

 

[Acm]

Both will work fine, my preference would be the Barnes but I’d confidently use either that shot well.

 

[Selous]

I would stick to 150 grain TTSX bullets if you can get the Vor-tx in that bullet weight. They will shoot through the biggest of red deer from an 06 and the extra velocity will help bullet expansion

 

[Border]

I believe that the Sako blade factory ammo in 30-06 uses a 170 grain bullet although I may be remembering wrongly. Either way, both will work.

 

[SimpleSimon]

The 162gr Sako bullet works well from my 308, I can't imagine adding a bit of extra 06 velocity would hinder it

 

[Hales Smut]

Thanks.
Availability is the key, this moment.
Only found the 168 grain Vor-Tx. My usual shop is out of Sako at the moment. Next delivery Jan 2026.

In the future I hope to get the new Lapua TRX ammo. Should be available in a few weeks.
They make a nice 150 gr boat tail bullet with a high BC.
I plan to zero my 308 with it as a deer rifle, mostly for UK use, with the new law wich is around the corner.
Even in the '06 it could be magic.