I was looking for the "lightest" load I could buy/make/whatever and tripped across this!
Hornady Custom Lite reduced recoil 125g 30-06
This is EXACTLY perfect! Not so brutal that it will explode small pigs into bacon bits, yet sporty enough to kill up anything short of a bull moose, and even then with a good shot. Plus - excellent selection when I drop the 10 rd mag in it and go poor man's SOCOM!!!
Don't get me wrong - nothing wrong with Remington Core Lokt 180g Soft Point. But that isn't always necessary, ideal, or pleasant!