Double-tapping with a .243 vs one shot with 30-06?

[Bighorner]

I voluntarily shoot 150 TSX Barns out of my 7 RM and am very happy with the results.

 

[3855WIN]

What do you think is an appropriate lead free bullet for hunting in California? I was very disappointed with the performance of a Winchester "Copper Impact" 30-06 on a ram I shot last weekend, took multiple shots to the chest with the 30-06, and then some more finishing shots from a sidearm to finally take it down.

Post image of ram you killed last week.

 

[Redmt]

Barnes, Leupold and a correctly placed shot.

 

[belshawelk]

Copper bullets stay together and very well may pass through without much expansion if it just hits tissue. I shoot an LRX out of both my .30 Nosler and 6.5-300. They are flying way faster than your 30-06. I specifically switched to the LRX on my Nosler .30 because I want to be able to hit an apposing shoulder and break it down much like a bear ( front shoulder). Shot a cow two years ago in the chest at 35 yards. Bullet stopped at rear hind quarter.

Maybe try and LRX or different brand.?