What bullet for 30-06 Long range work?

[Kells81]

I have a 308 (175SMK) and 300WM (190BVLD) that I shoot a lot. Anyhow I picked up a older 30-06 match type rifle that I would like to stretch out and see how she shoots. It has a 11 twist barrel so I am leaning towards 175SMK's. Any thoughts on this? I thought about dropping it off and having it turned/rechambered in 308 but I might as well try the '06.

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[JGorski]

I'd try these. Hornady Match Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 195 Grain Boat Tail Hollow
Or these: Sierra MatchKing Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 190 Grain Hollow Point
Hornady A-Max Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 178 Grain Boat Tail Box of
Sierra MatchKing Bullets 30 Cal (308 Diameter) 180 Grain Hollow Point

 

[Dan Newberry]

You can run the same 190's you're using in the 300WM. That'll help you consolidate materials, if that's something you're maybe interested in doing.

You can get the 190's moving from the 30-06 at 2700 to maybe 2750 without stressing it.

 

[Tx_Flyboy]

only one way to go...208AMAX.

There are accuracy loads for it in the reloading depot.

Run the numbers thru JBM...damn near amazing!

 

[turbo54]

The 180smk in .308" sucks. Forget that one.

 

[Sigma05]

1-11 will handle up to 210, so you GTG with the 190.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[arnie19]

Here is an interesting read on 30-06 The Rifleman's Journal: Cartridges: Accuracy Secrets of the .30-06 - Part 1

 

[Fatelvis]

I've noticed that everyone ignored the 175SMK. Has anyone tried them for long range '06? I have a nice old pre-64 Win in '06, and was wondering the same thing as the OP, and I happen to have a few thousand 175SMKs.

 

[Rob01]

It will work just like in a .308 but a little faster. The joy of having more powder pushing them is to use a higher BC bullet. If you want to use the 175s then they will work but I would use atleast the 190s or the 178 BTHP from Hornady which has a .530 BC which is almost that of the 190s at .533. Being lighter you can get them going faster. The 208 AMAX would be a better option in the 300WM and 30-06 though.

 

[Winny]

I'm currently playing with the 185 gr. Berger Tactical round. I've only had a few chances to shoot it so far, so the jury is still out.

 

[Dshooter]

Berger 185 juggernaut otm tactical! .560 G1 the -06 should love them