I like a 165 on deer, and nothing wrong about an Accubond. I grew up in East Tx, took me 20 yrs to get a 276yd shot! Up to that time, my average was 60yds or less! I used the factory 150 ptd CL in 30-06 a long time, and then Federal came out with the '06 (Red Box then, remember? 1977?) with the 165 Sierra GK. It was a great bullet on deer/hogs, didn't tear up game like the 150 did. My BIL used the 308/150 GK for years. I also had two friends who used the round nose factory ammo, Remington 180CLRN and the Remington 220 CLRN! ha. They both worked swell, and also didn't tear up those small deer. So, even at a solid 2800fps, I think the use of the Accubond will please your hunter! Have a ball pard!