Looking for decent 220gr load data, I was thinking 59gr of rl-22 with a cci200 primer would be a good heavy load. what are your thoughts.
30-06 220gr handload
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Re: 30-06 220gr handload
59 or 60 should be GTG if a modern bolt. Don't do it in a 1918 Rifle. JMHO
59 or 60 should be GTG if a modern bolt. Don't do it in a 1918 Rifle. JMHO
Re: 30-06 220gr handload
Why the heavy, slow bullet? If that Savage wont shoot 180s and less sell that bitch, LOL.
Why the heavy, slow bullet? If that Savage wont shoot 180s and less sell that bitch, LOL.
Re: 30-06 220gr handload
I hunt elk with 220 grain. I have never had a shot over 75 yards though. Hunting a lot of heavy timber. I have also not had an elk run far with a 220 grain bullet. Not that a lighter grain bullet isn't fine, I have just felt better using the heavies.
I hunt elk with 220 grain. I have never had a shot over 75 yards though. Hunting a lot of heavy timber. I have also not had an elk run far with a 220 grain bullet. Not that a lighter grain bullet isn't fine, I have just felt better using the heavies.
Re: 30-06 220gr handload
Ive shot 165-220 and all done very well and seems to like the 180-220 better.
Ive shot 165-220 and all done very well and seems to like the 180-220 better.
Re: 30-06 220gr handload
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trigger Time 23</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hunt elk with 220 grain. I have never had a shot over 75 yards though. Hunting a lot of heavy timber. I have also not had an elk run far with a 220 grain bullet. Not that a lighter grain bullet isn't fine, I have just felt better using the heavies. </div></div>
Ive loaded some 165 Interbonds for a buddy at work, the 5 or so elk he shot didnt go far, either. Do you pass up a shot if its past 200yds since that heavy slug is almost useless? Guess folks shooting really heavy bullets especially at deer irks me a bit though it should'nt as long as they kill the animal cleanly. Whatever works for ya.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trigger Time 23</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I hunt elk with 220 grain. I have never had a shot over 75 yards though. Hunting a lot of heavy timber. I have also not had an elk run far with a 220 grain bullet. Not that a lighter grain bullet isn't fine, I have just felt better using the heavies. </div></div>
Ive loaded some 165 Interbonds for a buddy at work, the 5 or so elk he shot didnt go far, either. Do you pass up a shot if its past 200yds since that heavy slug is almost useless? Guess folks shooting really heavy bullets especially at deer irks me a bit though it should'nt as long as they kill the animal cleanly. Whatever works for ya.
Re: 30-06 220gr handload
I use my 220grs for boar and 165gr accubonds for deer and have tried the 168gr etip nosler. I am a nosler fan but I am also partial to the swift a-frame. never got the chance to shoot my 30-06 at a deer past 150 but I have taken one at 400 with my 260rem using a 140gr in the 1-8 twist.
I use my 220grs for boar and 165gr accubonds for deer and have tried the 168gr etip nosler. I am a nosler fan but I am also partial to the swift a-frame. never got the chance to shoot my 30-06 at a deer past 150 but I have taken one at 400 with my 260rem using a 140gr in the 1-8 twist.
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Unfortunately never get the chance for a long shot (not in the 15 years I have been hunting this area), so I don't need to worry about longer shots. If I changed hunting areas I would need to rethink my game plan. I chased a wounded elk for an day until I lost blood trail after what I thought was a good shot with a 165 grain. Obviously not a good shot, but I have never had that problem with the 220. Maybe just superstition and a comfort level for myself.
Deer would be a different story.
Unfortunately never get the chance for a long shot (not in the 15 years I have been hunting this area), so I don't need to worry about longer shots. If I changed hunting areas I would need to rethink my game plan. I chased a wounded elk for an day until I lost blood trail after what I thought was a good shot with a 165 grain. Obviously not a good shot, but I have never had that problem with the 220. Maybe just superstition and a comfort level for myself.
Deer would be a different story.
