Deer hunters: what do you shoot?

[gdaddybill]

I'll be using several rifles this year but one thing I won't be using on whitetails is a premium, core bonded bullet. Lost a doe last year to a 95 grain Scirrocco in a 243--think it went through like a fmj. Followed sparse and periodic blood trail for several hours and then gave up when we heard the coyotes enjoying supper.

Looking at the Sierra 165 hpbt in 30 caliber for my 308, 30-06 or 300 Weatherby. Hoping for good penetration then hand grenade like effect.

Also considering Berger VLD's for a 25-06 and 6.5 x 55 and 62 gr Triple Shok in a 1:9 twist 22-250.

I'm hunting in a four deer county (TX) so hogs will have to pick up some of the slack.