Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

[Layton]

Anyone have load data for the above? I have a box of 100 of those Bergers and all weekend to play with my dad's Rem 700 30--06 while the wife is out of town. I also have some IMR4831 and Win 760 but can get whatever powder called for. Thanks in advance. I'm still in hurry up and wait mode on a barrel and stock so need something to do.

L

 

[JGorski]

Re: Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Layton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone have load data for the above? I have a box of 100 of those Bergers and all weekend to play with my dad's Rem 700 30--06 while the wife is out of town. I also have some IMR4831 and Win 760 but can get whatever powder called for. Thanks in advance. I'm still in hurry up and wait mode on a barrel and stock so need something to do.

L </div></div>
I know its not a VLD, but for the AMAX 50grs RE15 works very well for me.

 

[trailrider121]

Re: Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

H4350 is a great powder in 30-06. 57.5 gr low node, high node max charge 59grs. Always work up to max charges.

 

[nobbie333actual]

Re: Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

would you post your results

 

[Layton]

Re: Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

I will. I'll be 'playing' with several loads shooting over a Magneto chrony.

 

[Layton]

Re: Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nobbie333actual</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would you post your results </div></div>

Update since you asked. It likes 59g of IMR4831 so far. Only tested 57, 57.5, 58.5 and 59. Haven't had a chance to test anything else. Sitting .02 off they run 2740fps, with that best group at .8 on a horizontal spread. I think it was me pulling off. It's a stock 700 BDL and the trigger is just crap so I thought that's about as good as I'll get on a whim. Gonna work more with it tomorrow if time permits.

L

edt: Also gonna lighten up his damn trigger before I do.

 

[Manzgear]

Re: Load for 30-06 with Berger 168g VLD Target

I know this is an old post but 168 VLD bergers in my A bolt 30-06
at 58.5 work well. about 1/2 inch. Id have to check to see how far I am off the lands. oh 585 of IMR 4350 is the powder.
and that works for just about any bullet from 165, 168,
it works for hornady sst 165s in my a bolt and 168 sierra's shoot at that powder charge as well.. good luck if anyone uses this.