Alternative to Hornady 178 & 208 GRN AMAX, 30-06

[bryce01]

Appears that everyone has sold out of the above named ammo. Have heard some good things about the Nosler Ballistic Tip, of which is available in 200 GRN. Hear too, that RL-19 or RL-21 is popular for this load, although, don't know the quantity of powder being utilized.
Will be shooting 200 to 1,000 yards.
Recommendations would be appreciated.

Ruger 77 MRK II, 30-06 SPRNG, 1 in 10, R, 21 1/4 Barrel, STNLSS

 

[bohem]

Re: Alternative to Hornady 178 & 208 GRN AMAX, 30-06

190 SMK is a little better than the Hornady 178 Amax and RL19 will push it pretty well.

I have 3+lbs of RL19 on my shelf doing nothing (since I don't own the rifle I bought it for anymore) and I just got access to someone with a Hazmat license to ship it. Let me know if you're interested in it. Just shoot me a PM.

 

[bryce01]

Re: Alternative to Hornady 178 & 208 GRN AMAX, 30-06

Thanks for the input. My neighbor has a selection of powder for testing and owes me some favors, thanks for the offer, though.

 

[acloco]

Re: Alternative to Hornady 178 & 208 GRN AMAX, 30-06

The 180 gr Nosler BT's fly well to 800. Drop off in accuracy after that in a 300 Win Mag.

 

[doc76251]

Re: Alternative to Hornady 178 & 208 GRN AMAX, 30-06

210 Bergers pushed by RE-22 flies to the same POI out to 1K as 208 AMAX w/ the same charge. Both at 2800 fps w/ WCC and FA mil brass and Win commercial. I have not tried others as these are absolute hammers in my rifle and have felt no need to improve the excellence. 26" Broughton 5R on a Winny action by GAP. Both have flown to good success at 1 mile (albeit sub sonic by 60 yards or so)

Cheers,

Doc

ETA: 60gr of RE-22 in MY RIFLE .025" off the lands

 

[ggmanning]

Re: Alternative to Hornady 178 & 208 GRN AMAX, 30-06

Berger would be my recommendation. The VLD's have been very good hunting bullets for me in addition to very good fliers.