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30-06
10/09/2014

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Hornady M1 Garand load:

Hornady case
47 grains Varget
168 AMax
3.240 OAL
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Re: 30-06
10/10/2014 Last edited 10/10/2014 by GregLangelius

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Garand 150gr Ball Equivalent Load:

My load originally from the NRA Garand Rifle Reprint:

50.0gr IMR-4064

I use Rem or Win brass and FL resize, primer is any basic (Boxer) Large Rifle Primer.

HDY 150gr #3037 FMJBT (With cannelure) seated in proper alignment with the cannelure.

This is my source for Garand Enbloc Clips.

This is a very satisfactory Repro Garand Rifle Belt.

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Re: 30-06
10/11/2014
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30-06, have no idea, 6.5-06 is where it's at. Sorry here, just making 1st post, carry on.
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Re: 30-06
10/12/2014

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I tested another load today. This time with 168 SMK, and 168 Barnes TTSX.

FC brass
Win LR primer
48.1gr IMR 4064
COAL 3.270

Both loads shot sub MOA out of my stock Savage 111 hunter. No velocity numbers at this time. Will test when I get a chance.
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Re: 30-06
10/13/2014 Last edited 10/30/2014 by GregLangelius

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JGlasgow wrote: I tested another load today. This time with 168 SMK, and 168 Barnes TTSX.
FC brass Win LR primer 48.1gr IMR 4064 COAL 3.270
Both loads shot sub MOA out of my stock Savage 111 hunter. No velocity numbers at this time. Will test when I get a chance.​

This load was recommended to me (168SMK) on the old site. I loaded up a bunch with 168SMK and 165SGK today, Will test tomorrow in my older M70 sporter and brand new Axis II XP.

Greg

PS This load proved outstanding in my M70 Sporter/light tactical rifle; three rounds into 2" at 250yd off a sandbag/bench. I have also loaded the same components, substituting the 165SGK, will test as time permits.

Finally had a good shooting day yesterday (Saturday), and rezeroed with the 165SGK load at 200yd. This is a very good load, at least as accurate as the 168SMK load.

Went back Tuesday and shot the 168gr SMK and 165gr SGK loads side by side. The SMK load patterned its five-group (very) slightly tighter and slightly higher and righter (within 2" each at 200) than the SGK load, which, while significant, is well within acceptable standards, especially since the POI shift is consistent and predictable. My Weaver Classic V-16 allows this to be visible and adaptable at 200yd on Shoot-n-See type targets.

Both loads handle wind very well at 200yd. I only quit because the wind was bouncing my targets around too much to aim at consistently
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Re: 30-06
10/13/2014 Last edited 10/14/2014 by 30CalCow

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178 A-max/Lapua Brass/56.2gr H4350/Fed210 Primer good for 2700fps.

Went to book max 57.5 with no pressure but inconsistent results. Settled at lower node with decent velocity and hopefully nice long brass life.

BTW I have noticed that the Sierra load manual states H4831SC as accuracy load for the 30-06 and 150/155gr bullet. I have found the Sierra accuracy loads to be on point with some other cartridges but have never found anything of the sort listed across the internet. Anyone ever give this combination a shot?
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Re: 30-06
10/15/2014

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73 R700 bdl 22"
Rem brass
FED.210M
Hybrid 100v 55.8g
hornady 178 bthp
Col:3.387
Fps.2700
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Re: 30-06
10/15/2014

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TC Venture 24in.
56.5 IMR 4350 3.35 oal 178 amax 2770 fps.
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Re: 30-06
10/15/2014

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30.06 180gr Nosler Accubond hunting load

22" REm 700 1-10 twist #4 contour Shilen Select Match

55.2gr RE-17, 3.340 OAL, Wolf LR primer, R-P Brass

2960 fps @5000' ASL, .500 3 shot groups @ 100yds





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Re: 30-06
10/16/2014

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These are Dan Newberry's OCW loads. I've had great luck with the 165 load using 168gr. Berger Classic Hunters



30-06 Springfield using IMR 4350

155 grain bullet, 58.6 grains (extrapolated from following two loads, untested as of this writing)

165 grain bullet, 57.5 grains

180 grain bullet, 56.0 grains

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Re: 30-06
10/31/2014

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Any data with the 215 hybrid?
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Re: 30-06
10/31/2014

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Any data with the 215 hybrid?

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No data but when I get my hands on some 215s and reloader 17 it will be a perfect match
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Re: 30-06
11/01/2014

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Marlin Xl7 bolt:

24" criterion barrel
Berger 185 VLD Hunting
Winchester Brass
H4350 @ 57.0grs
CCI-200 or BR2
.070" off the lands

Speed 2810avg. with great ES. I have shot this to 730 yards and will hold half moa.
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Re: 30-06
11/02/2014

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Isn't Re17 a little fast for such a heavy bullet in .30-06?
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Re: 30-06
11/03/2014

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Pre war Model 70 load

Federal case

Fed LR Match primer

55.7gr. IMR 4350

168 Berger Classic Hunter

3/4MOA in my rifle

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Re: 30-06
11/03/2014

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Isn't Re17 a little fast for such a heavy bullet in .30-06?

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There is some guys over on LRH getting some amazing velocities with 17 and the 215 hybrid and the 208 Amax.
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Re: 30-06
11/04/2014

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Looking for a starting point for H4350 and 185gr Berger VLD Hunting.
Currently using R-22 as it was the only powder I could find for a long time around here. Got my mitts on some H4350 finally.......
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Re: 30-06
11/06/2014

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Brux 24in 1:10 twist
165g Sierra HPBT GameKing
55.5g H4350
Win Large Rifle Primer
Lapua Brass

1/2in or better at 100yds
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Re: 30-06
11/07/2014

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200grn smk 52grns imr 4350 fed brass fed 215 match primer 3.34 oal.
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Re: 30-06
11/07/2014

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50 grns. Imr 4064 165gr hornady btsp seated to the cannelure fed 210 primer rem brass
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Re: 30-06
11/07/2014

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I thought that was in the .308 Win. Either way, I am trying both the 208 A-Max and 215 Hybrid so I'm interested in your results.

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Re: 30-06
11/07/2014

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There's a guy getting 2700fps with a moly 208grn Amax with RL 17 out of a 20 IN. Barrel 30-06!!!!
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Re: 30-06
11/10/2014 Last edited 11/17/2014 by GregLangelius

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Followup on the 168SMK/165SGK 48.1gr IMR-4064 load as of yesterday, 10/9/14.

Performed/attempted sight-in with Ruger 77 MK I and Axis II XP.

The Ruger is very happy with the load, 200yd sight-in distance prints within a 3" dot, 150yd 1-2" high, 100yd, essentially right on again.

The Axis II XP is not liking this load, nor a previous handload, nor Hornady 150gr American Whitetail. Everything is opening up to about 6"-8" at 200yd, and that's not acceptable.

I will need to go over the rifle for issues, but that's for the coming Spring; this coming Saturday is Gun Season Opening Day.

When I did the initial sight-in, I discovered the ring mounting and clamping screws were mushy tight, and secured them more positively; this could be related the issue.

Greg

PS After Action NY Southern Zone Opening W/E 9/15+16/14:

I still got skunked, but at least I got a shot at fast mover. No contact established.

Later, saw five deer moving fast at about 200yd in a drive, but had 4 drivers in the brush somewhere behind them, no shot taken.

Six hunters/six deer, three of them brown/down by my Son-in-Law. One by 91/30 7.62x54Rwith HDY 150gr SP Interlock 303 handloads, one by M77 MK I 30-06 with 165 SGK handloads, one by Mossie 500 12ga Slug. Both handloads performed quite well, both shots were closer in.
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Re: 30-06
11/22/2014 Last edited 11/23/2014 by GregLangelius

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We went back to the vineyard and hunted the same spot driving to me, as Opening Day last Saturday; and what looked like the same two does popped out of the vines about 50yd away from the last time. Took the same shot as last time; and this time, we connected, but I didn't know that at the time. Deer disappeared into the woods, and I waited the requisite 5 minutes while I went over the area where the deer was when I shot. No hair, no blood were found.

I tracked into the disturbed leaves about 50yd, but no hair, no blood anywhere. One of our young hunters RDV'd with me, and he had me stay put and began tracking. About 20yd past where I had stopped he signaled blood. and began a stealthy track. About 60ys further. the blood trail ended and the snow and ruffled leaves got chaotic; after abput 10 minutes wasted trying to pick up more blood we all came back and decided to drive the woods from the opposite end. Toward the end of the drive a small doe popped out and was taken. We went back and redrove the area the small doe came from, found mine, and dispatched same.

Dressed out, we went back to the barn, hung and skinned the two doe. Hung, it appears mine was one of the bigger deer taken so far this year, buck or doe. Guys who know more about this estimated her at around 130lb.

The shot placement was abaft of ideal. The terminal performance was very good, but nearly all of the blood was internal. We were fortunate to have eventually harvested this doe. But venison is venison, and tracking further, and persisting in the search are the lessons of the day. That's eight deer down and five were finished off by my Son-in-Law, including my doe.

A good day.

Greg
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Re: 30-06
12/06/2014

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forum.snipershide.info/showthread.php?t=15880
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Re: 30-06
12/19/2014

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Berger 210 gr VLD
Lake City 63 National Match Brass
50.4 gr. H4350
Winchester Large Rifle Primer
Bullet seated .003 off the rifling
Avg. velocity 2542 FPS
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Re: 30-06
12/30/2014

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Lapua D46 185gr
Winchester brass
53.4 gr H4350
CCI200 primer
COAL 3.315"

Shoots extremely well in my '68 Winchester M70 Target

 

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Re: 30-06
01/25/2015

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blg3006 wrote:


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Isn't Re17 a little fast for such a heavy bullet in .30-06?

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There is some guys over on LRH getting some amazing velocities with 17 and the 215 hybrid and the 208 Amax.​

Here is a OCW target I worked up for the 30 06 208 AMAX and RE-17​

I shot over tandem chronographs in tandem and noted the velocities on the target​

All shots were fired "Round Robin".​

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Re: 30-06
01/28/2015

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blg3006 wrote:


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--- Bhobbs wrote:

Isn't Re17 a little fast for such a heavy bullet in .30-06?

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There is some guys over on LRH getting some amazing velocities with 17 and the 215 hybrid and the 208 Amax.​

Here is a OCW target I worked up for the 30 06 208 AMAX and RE-17​

I shot over tandem chronographs in tandem and noted the velocities on the target​

All shots were fired "Round Robin".​

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Nice, I picked up some 17 and 208's I went as far as 54grs hope I get accuracy. I haven't had a chance to shoot the load workups. Its been cold..
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Re: 30-06
02/14/2015

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Wheres MontanaMarine at??

 

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Re: 30-06
04/05/2015 Last edited 04/05/2015 by Quinntum

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Please note these findings are for my rifle with a muzzle break.

Powder: Accurate 2700 @ 52 gr.
Bullet: Sierra Matchking. 200 Gr.
Brass: Lapua Brass
Primer: CCI 200
FPS: 2714 @ 4500
Barrel: Krieger Barrel 36 w/Vais break.

The 52 gr is right at the rifles limit for fps. A few more grains up I started seeing pressure signs on the primers.

Also found one just a bit slower for warmer days.

Powder: Accurate 2700 @ 51.1 gr.
Bullet: Sierra Matchking. 200 Gr.
Brass: Lapua Brass
Primer: CCI 200
FPS: 2648 @ 4500
Barrel: Krieger Barrel 36 w/Vais break.



edit: got rid of all the extra spaces.

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Re: 30-06
05/21/2015

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190 grain Nosler CC
Hornady match case
Winchester LR or CCI primer
55.6 grns. H4350

Velocity 2735 fps from 22.5 1/10 M24 Rock Creek barrel

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Re: 30-06
09/30/2015

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Gotta Love Twain , Mark or Shaniah !

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Re: 30-06
01/29/2016

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200 Gr. Hornady ELD-X
Lake City 63 National Match Brass
55.0 gr 4000MR
Winchester Large Rifle Primer
Avg. velocity 2774 FPS

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Re: 30-06
01/29/2016

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tlfeathers wrote:
200 Gr. Hornady ELD-X
Lake City 63 National Match Brass
55.0 gr 4000MR
Winchester Large Rifle Primer
Avg. velocity 2774 FPS​

Barrel length and any accuracy tests?



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Re: 30-06
02/04/2016

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178 Hornady HPBT
55.0 IMR 4350
Winchester Case
CCI 200 primer
22.5 inch Rockcreek M24/M40
SAS Can
2775 fps

submoa out to 1k

I'm sticking with this load....

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Re: 30-06
05/08/2016

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has anyone tested RL26 yet?


QL is showing 2800FPS with a 208 amax from a max load of 62gr

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Re: 30-06
05/23/2016 Last edited 05/23/2016 by SPAK7

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I think it'll be pushing it getting 62gr of re26 in the case unless it's a ball powder.

My best loads from what I remember for the 208amax:
Lapua brass cci 200 H4350 53.5gr 3.456" coal (.020" off the lands) 2700fps.
Very mild load.
26" barrel, easily 3/8moa with lots of sub 1/4moa 5 shot groups.

I'm really surprised someone was able to get 2700fps with a 208 amax using re17 in a 20" barrel. I've tested it before but always got pressure before getting up to speed and the accuracy went to crap. Velocity and accuracy was always better with h4350 or h4831sc. H4350 was just more accurate for me in that rifle.

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Re: 30-06
07/10/2016

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Anyone have any AA4064 loads for a 168gr Barnes TTSX?

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Re: 30-06
07/21/2016

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Got my new 06 being built by Phoenix Custom Rifles, just tagging in here.

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Re: 30-06
08/02/2016

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Beiruty wrote:

tlfeathers wrote:
200 Gr. Hornady ELD-X
Lake City 63 National Match Brass
55.0 gr 4000MR
Winchester Large Rifle Primer
Avg. velocity 2774 FPS​

Barrel length and any accuracy tests?

26" Krieger and it shoots consistent .5 MOA

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Re: 30-06
11/20/2016

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185gr Berger hybrid hunter
55gr IMR-4350
Federal Primer
S&B Brass
3.410 OAL
28" Bartlein
Velocity 2750ish

5 shots always sub .75 MOA and sometimes considerably lower. No pressure signs on hot days.

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Re: 30-06
11/20/2016

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Developed a few loads for my Tikka T3 Lite in .30-06. 22" Barrel. No case prep.



168gr Berger VLD

55.2gr Varget

Winchester Case

WInchester/Tula LRP

35 thousands off lands

3.34" COAL

Muzzle Velocity: 2,950 ft/s



168gr Berger Hybrid

53.5gr Alliant 2000MR

WInchester Case

35 thousands off lands

3.34COAL

Muzzle Vel 2,730 ft/s



185gr Berger Juggernaught

57.0gr H-4350

Winchester cases

Win/TUla LRP

35 thousands off lands

~3.32 COAL

Muzzle Velocity; 2733 ft/s

I also shot this load, but cant find any photos...may or may not be a shooter.

55.2gr Varget

178gr AMAX

WInchester case

WIn/Tula LRP

Velocity: 2,960ft/s

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Re: 30-06
11/29/2016

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55.2 great of Varget. Wow, that is hot.

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Re: 30-06
01/09/2017

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JGlasgow wrote: Hornady M1 Garand load:

Hornady case
47 grains Varget
168 AMax
3.240 OAL​

is this your pet load, or Hornady's garand recipe? Where did you get the info? I ask only because I have a bunch of hornady brass and would like to recreate their garand load. Thanks.

 

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Older 700 w tombstone safety , pillar bedded , polished well tuned trigger group 22" factory barrel , 2750ish with 208 amax , over 54 gr H4350 in a prepped RP case primed with CCI lr
most groups well under moa , some groups overlapping , very similar results with 210 Bergers

 

[JMGlasgow]

The M1 Garand load is straight out of the Hornady reloading manual. It works well in my rifle, when I can find Varget. I do also use IMR4064, and either h4895 or IMR4895.

 

[C23]

230gr Berger OTM
Norma Brass
62gr H1000
.020" Jump
2610 fps in 24" barrel

 

[acts238]

65 R700 22" factory barrel
208 amax over 54 gr H4350
2750 average velocity
RP brass CCI lr
Excellent accuracy
Most 3 shot groups under.5
Some overlapping
this is a warm load
I started to get hard bolt lift and flat primers at 54.5
no improvement in accuracy
as allways work your way up to any load
every chamber / barrel unique as a fingerprint
my load works well in my rifle YMMV

 

[Greg Langelius *]

My link for the en-bloc clips has gone bad, here's another to the same product. M1923 ammo belt reproduction.

Greg

PS Reviewed and updated again 6/15/2020.

 

[JMGlasgow]

New Remington 700 ADL in 30-06. Testing some hunting loads yesterday...

Barnes 168TTSX
FC brass
Winchester LR primer
Settled on 50.5 (over book max) IMR 4064 with zero pressure signs, not even the typical Rem cratered primer. Temperature was 50-60°F.

Chronographed over a magnetospeed with Harvester suppressor attached and got 2850fps. Extremely good 3 shot groups at 100. All bullets touching. The rifle never shot terrible throughout the load testing starting at 48.1 and working up in .4 increments.

Now to load more and test at longer range. The TTSX bullets are my go to hunting bullets. I've had very good luck with them.

 

[DMac]

RL 16 or RL 23 with ELD 178?

 

[GhostFace]

Nothing special but:
210 SMK (moly)
57.3 RL22
Winny case
CCI LR primer
2675 fps
22.5 rock barrel

I have a pound of RL23 to try once I burn through the 22

 

[TXSGFmrCWO3]

Reasonable load:


Powder IMR-4350
Cases Winchester, new, full length resized
Bullets Lapua D46 185 gr hBN coated
Primers CCI BR2
LOA 3.346
To Ogive 2.645
Powder IMR-4350 53.9 gr
Around 2700 fps


Rifle Custom Rem 700 w/ 24 in Rock Creek 5R Barrel, 11.25 twist

BTW: hBN = Hexagonal Boron Nitride, developed by NASA, one of the slipperiest compounds known (more than moly)

 

[Forward543]

Doing workup on RL 26 with 208 eld. Looks like around 59.5 is at 2780 fps and another node around 61.0. At 2850ish. 61 is starting to get a crater on the primer, and 62.0 is the quickload max. These are unfinished and need more work. Hornady brass, cci 200, .020 off. 23" shilen barrel. 75deg. 30 06 serangetti reamer

 

[VSP968]

Glad to see this thread is back among the living.....

Here’s my latest Hornady 208ELD load from yesterday in my new Rock 10 twist 23” R700 30-06 also with German Salazar Serengeti chamber:

Fire formed Winchester brass, neck sized w/ .333 bushing
Fed 210M primer
54.8gr RL17
Hornaday 208 ELD
3.440 COAL (.005 off lands)

300’ ASL 66F 68% RH, an unusually cool and dry morning for this time of year in Northern Virginia.

10 shot group @ 100yds prone with a bipod on a concrete pad.



Chronograph data



I’ll run it out to 1K on Range 4 and report back....

 

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Remington Model 700 LR or M40 30.06
Nosler 150 gr Ballistic Tip
IMR 4350 59.5 grains
Timmey 510 trigger
Leupold vx3i LRP 4.5x14x50
Leupold 30mm dual dove tail scope mounts
Federal GM 210m

 

[Dirty8404]

Initial pressure testing with RL-26. No chrono data today unfortunately.

Chamber is PTG 30-06 National Match, .340 neck, .073 FB, 1’-30. Brand new barrel.

Lapua brass, virgin, CCI 200, went from 59.0gr to 62gr in 0.5gr increments.

208gr ELD @ 62.0gr, 0.020 off

215gr hybrid @ 62.0gr, 0.010 off

Tiny bit of primer flow on the 62gr hybrid load, no ejector marks on anything shot today. 50 degrees outside. There’s some funky circular marks on the primer from my bolt face but that’s just the rifle.

@Forward543 ’s Quickload max of 62.0gr of RL-26 under the 208gr ELD-M looks safe for my rifle.

 

[30338]

Remington 700 30-06
McMillan classic, bedded by Dan Dowling
155 Scenar
Winchester brass
CCI LRP
59 grains H4350 sub half inch groups today
3.395 oal
60 grains H4350 sub half inch today as well

No pressure at all, but this is as high as I'll go based on how well it is shooting.

Haven't chrono'd out of 18" barrel, but will on next outing.

 

[223762]

25” gain twist 11-10 5r Bartlein barrel. Saami 3006 reamer. Hornady brass, CCI 200 primers, 55 grn of H4350, Hornady 178 ELDX. 178s are loaded 10 thou off and going 2775. This is a 3 shot group at. 100yards.

 

[Tazman]

I run 62.4 grains RL26 in a 22 inch Proof carbon barrel with a 190 Berger hunting VLD at 2867 average (13 ES) with no pressure signs. I would post the 5 shot group I shot today but no one would believe it. Best group I have ever shot.

 

[JMGlasgow]

What twist is your Proof barrel?

 

[Tazman]

1-10 twist.

 

[Tazman]

It's a little blurry because I tried to get close so people could see the different holes.

 

[Eddystone]

1-10 twist.View attachment 7201051

Didn't you get the message?! The '06 is no longer relevant! Haha. Good rifle and good shooting. Really good job keeping it together to finish the group.

 

[Tazman]

I have to admit I am really impressed with the 30 06. The mellinials have no idea what it is!!Lol

 

[Tazman]

I think I may try a Hornady 208 BTHP match just to see how it does. I have 400 of them that need used in something!!lol

 

[GhostFace]

Has anyone tried StaBall for our beloved cartridge yet?

 

[The D]

Hey all, I’ve noticed a dizzying array of .30 caliber bullets and could use a narrowed down recommendation of 3 or 4 at approximately 150 grains

The rifle is a stone stock rem 700 and this will be my first attempt at reloading anything so I don’t need “the best” or “the most expensive”, just a few that are pretty good to get my feet wet

 

[30338]

I'd try 155 Scenar with H4350.

 

[Tazman]

155 Scenar is an excellent bullet. Depending on the twist of your barrel there may be several options but H4350 and 155's are a great starting point. A heavier bullet may be better depending on what your goal is.

 

[The D]

Barrel is stock 1:10 twist. My plans right now are just to shoot and figure out this reloading thing. Eventually I have plans to replace the barrel with a remage prefit in a different twist rate and experiment with heavier bullets but that’s a question best saved for later

 

[The D]

Any thoughts on Nosler 165gr ballistic tip hunting bullets? I was walking around Murdoch’s this weekend and bought a box of 50 on impulse. I’m definitely still going to buy a box of Scenars like was suggested but these were cheap enough that I don’t really feel bad about buying them “just because”

 

[DJL2]

Here's one I'm playing with:

Hornady 208 ELD-M
52.6 grains of H4350
COL - tested between 3.340 and 3.420
Develops right around 2600 fps in my Bartlein CF #13, 1:10, chambered by Whidden Gun Works

I think the barrel just runs a little fast - shoots 165 SST SF factory at 100 fps above spec (3040 versus 2940), and it's only got a few dozens rounds down so far. I saw pretty stable velocity from 52.4 to 52.8 grains of powder. I might update with IMR 4955 and Superformance if I find anything promising.

 

[fx1974]

New member here and I love this thread. My 30-06 was my first target rifle that brought me to 1k yard shooting.

My 1k load is as follows:
powder: 52.1gr H4350
bullet: 208gr Hornady AMAX
OAL: I seat the bullet 0.020" off the lands
brass: Lapua neck sized and shoulder bumped usu at 0.003" to 0.005"

Rifle: Remington 700 Long Range 30-06, all factory. 1:10 twist
Known load performance: MV: ~2,550 fps, 10.5 mils @1k yards on 100-yd zero

 

[fx1974]

Hey all, I’ve noticed a dizzying array of .30 caliber bullets and could use a narrowed down recommendation of 3 or 4 at approximately 150 grains

The rifle is a stone stock rem 700 and this will be my first attempt at reloading anything so I don’t need “the best” or “the most expensive”, just a few that are pretty good to get my feet wet

My pet load for a 1:10 twist Ruger American 30-06 for 150-grainers was 51 grains of IMR 4064, my favorite being the 155-gr Hornady Amax. I have not tried the new ELD-Ms but I would think they would be close enough to the Amax.

Not blazing fast but accurate enough that I always would keep a box of it with me. It helped that when I was testing other loads and I was not getting good groups, I would go back to it to make sure I was not the problem.

 

[The D]

My pet load for a 1:10 twist Ruger American 30-06 for 150-grainers was 51 grains of IMR 4064, my favorite being the 155-gr Hornady Amax. I have not tried the new ELD-Ms but I would think they would be close enough to the Amax.

Not blazing fast but accurate enough that I always would keep a box of it with me. It helped that when I was testing other loads and I was not getting good groups, I would go back to it to make sure I was not the problem.

Thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely try the Amax in the future

 

[j-huskey]

51.5 imr 4064, nosler 150 ballistic tip has shot very well for me for 30+ years in several rifles.
1903 Springfield 10 twist std barrel.
Pre-64 70 10 twist std barrel.
Pre-64 70 10 twist target std barrel (pic included).
Post 64 70 10 twist std barrel.
Any action, Douglas stainless or chrome moly xx ag premium barrel, 22", 24", 26", 28".
1974 Ruger 77 10 twist.

Like the Energizer bunny, just keeps on ticking.

Have used 51.5 IMR 4064 with the following bullets with no problems.
150 Sierra BT Spitzer
150 Sierra matchking
168 Sierra matchking
150 Nosler ballistic tip
150 Speer boat tail Spitzer

And 55 grains of 4064 with a Speer Hot Core 130 flat base hollow point. This can be a warm load in 95° temps.

Since 1968, the 30.06 has been my main meat killer. 52 years of success....

Best to you.

 

[AMG04]

Pre '64 Winchester Model 70 Target
Bartlein 24" Barrel

Bullet: 168 Nosler CC BTHP
Brass: Lapua (Fired Case 70.3gr H2O)
Powder: H4350 @ 57.4gr
OAL: 3.290" ~20/1000 jump
Velocity: 2962 fps
SD: 7.0 fps

Bullet: 185 Berger Hybrid
Brass: Lapua (Fired Case 70.3gr H2O)
Powder: H4350 @ 56.2gr
OAL: 3.430" ~20/1000 jump
Velocity: 2868 fps
SD: 6.7 fps

 

[DJL2]

I keep mucking about based on which powders and bullets I can find. At this point, my 208 ELD-M loads include:

M70 (current production, the pre-64 homage)
Bartlein CF #13, 1:10, chambered by Whidden Gun Works
Lapua Brass...none of it virgin at this point, but all of it full length sized
CCI LR primers

52.6 grains of H4350, 3.34 COL, 2600 fps
56.9 grains of SuperFormance, 3.34 COL, 2670 fps

I think I still have about six pounds of those combined...but only three bullets that aren't already loaded. I'm testing H4831sc and will do StaBall65 as well if I can find any simply because Hodgdon's data says it's the bee's knees.

 

[DndNewfie]

Has anyone worked up a load for 30-06 with StaBall 6.5?

I’m trying to find a good load for Hornady 178gr Eld-x. Primary use will be for hun

Has anyone worked up a load for 30-06 with StaBall 6.5?

I’m trying to find a good load for Hornady 178gr Eld-x. Primary use will be for hunting.

I run this bullet over imr4064 in fed casings at 47.2gr in a thompson dimension it holds 3/8-1/2'' 3 round groups and i recently picked off a yote at 700 yards with it. Start around 46.0gr and work up.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

I run 168SMK/165SGK with 48.1gr IMR-4064.

I looked hard and long at the 178 ELD-X, and decided I was too old and decrepit to actually retrieve a kill from the possible distances.

Practical factors count, too.

Greg

 

[Oldoggie]

I am working on a hunting load for my 30-06 Mod. 70 I have built . Reciever is from 90’s vintage Classic. Barrel Krieger 1/10” 22” heavy contour. Jewell trigger. Glass is VX 3 3-1/2 x 10 x 50. I want to use imr4350 and Hornady 165 interlock bullets as I have a supply of them. Does anyone have any loading suggestions to start at? I’m loading .003 off lands with 54gr Imr4350 to sart off with.

 

[Oldoggie]

Remington Model 700 LR or M40 30.06
Nosler 150 gr Ballistic Tip
IMR 4350 59.5 grains
Timmey 510 trigger
Leupold vx3i LRP 4.5x14x50
Leupold 30mm dual dove tail scope mounts
Federal GM 210m

How far off the lands?

 

[Oldoggie]

51.5 imr 4065, nosler 150 ballistic tip has shot very well for me for 30+ years in several rifles.
1903 Springfield 10 twist std barrel.
Pre-64 70 10 twist std barrel.
Pre-64 70 10 twist target std barrel (pic included).
Post 64 70 10 twist std barrel.
Any action, Douglas stainless or chrome moly xx ag premium barrel, 22", 24", 26", 28".
1974 Ruger 77 10 twist.

Like the Energizer bunny, just keeps on ticking.

View attachment 7430671

Have used 51.5 IMR 4064 with the following bullets with no problems.
150 Sierra BT Spitzer
150 Sierra matchking
168 Sierra matchking
150 Nosler ballistic tip
150 Speer boat tail Spitzer

And 55 grains of 4064 with a Speer Hot Core 130 flat base hollow point. This can be a warm load in 95° temps.

Since 1968, the 30.06 has been my main meat killer. 52 years of success....

Best to you.

Sweet

 

[TX_Diver]

I'm fortunate to have some IMR and H4350... Looking to load 180 gr Accubonds in a Savage 114 (think it's a 1:10 twist? It's not marked on the barrel).

Any suggestion as to which to go with? Only have 200 bullets currently so trying not to burn all of them in load development and test both powders!

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Found a good load for my 30-06 last weekend.
Remington 700 bdl factory barrel
Grayboe stock
Trigger tech
Load data.
Winchester brass, Winchester large mag primers
175 Berger hunter
55gr h4350
Coal 3.350

 

[JMGlasgow]

I'm hoping to try some H4350 and Superformance in my Rem700 with Berger 210gr hunters

 

[DJL2]

@JMGlasgow - different bullet, but the 208 ELD-M yielded roughly 2600 for the H4350 and 2670 for the SF. No pressure signs with either of those. I think I settled on 52.7 for H4350...MV looked pretty flat right there up to book max of 52.9. I tested up to 59 grains of SF - I've been told not to chase "max" with a progressive powder, so just decided to hang out there. MV looked reasonably flat between 56.7 and 57.

I also dabbled in IMR 4955 briefly, but I guess I got a "hot" lot...or my scale shit the bed...was definitely seeing pressure around 2650 though (the MSv3 I trust). Haven't put my H4831sc on the chrono yet...in part because I ran out of bullets and don't want to "waste" them on that. 58.8 grains of H4831sc showed really nice accuracy though.

 

[JMGlasgow]

Thanks, I'll give it a whirl

 

[EMorr]

Loaded up a fairly spicy one today.

Gun: Remington 700 SPS 24" Barrel
Stock: Bell & Carlson M40
Trigger: Timney Two stage
Bullet: Peregrine 186 Grain Range Master (G7BC .303)
Brass: Brand new Nosler
Powder: Alliant Reloader 17 - 59.0 Grains
COAL: 3.575" (Just barely fits in the SPS magazine, but it does fit.)
Chronocraph: Magnetospeed V3
Velocity: #1 2955
#2 2969
#3 2952
#4 2953
#5 2958
#6 2952
Average Velocity: 2956 FPS
Extreme Spread: 17 FPS
Standard Deviation: 5.96 FPS
Accuracy: Not thoroughly tested yet, today was my first chance to work on this load so I main was doing a ladder test and chrono work at the higher end of the loads, but the last chrono string had 5 shots at just a cunt hair over 1 MOA at 200 yards and three of those at about .75 MOA. Going to play with seating depth next to see what this load can really do.

No pressure signs, good smooth bolt lift, primers look good and no brass flow into the ejector or extractor. (edit - it was fairly cool today so I will have to re check this load when summer rolls around again.)

 

[JMGlasgow]

Did you mean 168gr bullets?