So what powder do you guys like for this caliber/bullet weight combination? Post Aug 14, 2006 #1 2006-08-14T08:41. I'm thinking IMR4350 or Varget. I want to choose a powder that will yield highest velocity combined with accuracy and temperature insensitivity. Top . I've been loading 46.5 gr of IMR 4895, wanting to try IMR 4350, pushing a 175gr. Hugo the Yugo. I bought a used Remington CDL and the wifey bought my a nice Leupold scope. Silver $$ Contributor. ditto, two powders I’ve found that work quite well with the .30-06 are IMR4894 and IMR4064. Is there a powder that is versatile for reloading .303 British, 7.92x57mm Mauser and .308 Win? Generally, lighter bullets need powder with faster burn rates, and the inverse is true when it comes to heavier bullets. I'm starting with Varget and H4895. Thread starter Tridenttactical; Start date Nov 14, 2014; 1; 2; Next. In these instances, it is not uncommon to find the best accuracy with a jump of .200” or more. My favorite load is 165 AccuBond over 56gr IMR4350. Richard Head Member. Best powder for .308 reloads. 74. Discussion in 'Reloading' started by Ps91two, May 3, 2013. My .30-06 loads will be for shooting NRA High Power in the 100 to 200 yard range, so I'm sticking to 150 grain bullets. When I helped a coworker train his diminutive daughter on his .30-06, we started with a 125-grain cast lead bullet at about 1,200 fps. Joined: Jul 2, 2013 Messages: 137. Training Loads. bullets. For instance, the compiled load data in the Lee manual lists ten 200 grain bullet loads with MVs between 2550 and 2607 f.p.s. Thread starter JamesM; Start date Jun 30, 2019; 1; 2; 3; Next. Norma MRP 110.8 62.2 4.03 2835 97.8 59250 11667 1.091 ! The IMR 7 and 800 powders also work okay with reduced loads. Below is our guide to finding the best 308 powder for your needs. If you have any questions about the forum please visit the FAQ section or email [email protected]. 30-06 load for 178gr ELD-X. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Prop.Burnt P max P muzz B_Time % Grains Gramm fps % psi psi ms ----- -----Alliant Reloder-26 110.3 63.8 4.14 2875 99.7 59250 11829 1.087 ! Joined: Jul 14, 2010 Messages: 375 Location: Holly Springs. A powder that came out a few years ago is Trail Boss. All Palmetto Reloading Gear/Accessories! 1 of 2 Go to page . Hugo the Yugo. Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:44 pm . This is a low end load, but has proven to shoot well out of my 700 Rem. Lead bullets may be .309" or 3095" Due to different barrel lengths, type of bullet, seating depth, primer type and other factors, you may not get … Best powders for me (2600+ velocity) have been Ramshot Hunter, RL-17, and heavily compressed loads of H4831SC. The classic 150-grain "deer bullet," for instance, does not need to be started at 2,900+ fps for all deer hunting. 30-06 accuracy load ! If preferred accuracy is not obtained, we certainly recommend trying another powder, for the powder type and charge greatly affects the overall accuracy of each individual firearm. What is recommended as a starting point, best bullet weight for low power loads, manufacturer etc., whether to size or not, whether to gas check or not, best powder and a recommended powder charge for those that have worked for you. Best Powder for .30/06 with 180 grain bullets. Of all the rifle powders, 4198 is the best reduced load powder for the .30-’06, from 1300-2000 f.p.s. I want to load the 7.92x57mm Mauser to European pressures with 196-200 gr. 1 of 2 Go to page. Try 48grs of the 4064 with Hornady’s 150, (#3031), seat at 3.200”. Jun 30, 2019 #1 J. JamesM New member. Go. If you are introducing the .30-06 to a novice shooter, a stepped approach usually works best. centershot. cases are usually significantly heavier than commercial cases. I'll be launching a 165gr Nosler BT or Hornady equivalent. For example, choose a bullet, say the popular 168gn Ballistic Silvertip and a uniform load, preferably with a powder charge which fills the case. Loads for .30-06 Rifle: * SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM ABOUT TRAIL BOSS FOR REDUCED LOADS (Note: These are near maximum loads, you should use 10% less to start.) I was trying some load data … THX FOR YOUR TIME AND REPPLY. Re: 30-06 Long Range Loads 185s are as heavy as Im willing to go in my 24" rifle (Im sure 190s aren't much diferent) due to the fact that the 30-06 just doesn't have the umph to launch the heavier 30cal bullets at good enough velocities to maintain enough down range energy and velocity for good bullet expansion on game. Curious if anyone has tried 178g ELD-X yet? We saw an average velocity of 1919 fps for our lightest charge all the way to 2021 fps for our highest. In a semi-auto try IMR 4895. BsChoy Member. If you already have an account please login at the top of the page. As a result, the same loads in military brass … Joined: Jun 14, 2005 Messages: 1,344 Location: Upstate NY. pet powders for 30-06 150 grain loads? This load shot the best when compared to loads that had 46-50 grains of powder. Back in the day 4895 was the powder for match loads in the 30-06 and 308, still not a bad choice at all. Will load it lightly initially with the intent of building up my wife's recoil tolerance until she can handle 165gr loads. Nov 14, 2014 #1 I rebuilt a Remington 700 30-06 that has been modified with a 26'' Criterion 1-10 twist heavy varmit. Someone asked me the other day what I "felt" about the '06. Near Maximum ! 1 of 3 Go to page. Once this is accomplished, you can fire each of those loads in your rifle to determine how accurate they are. Next Last. Go. I use this for everything from whitetail to hogs to rams and would use it on elk if I can ever draw a tag. Today’s velocity freaks wouldn’t even consider such a load, even though it certainly wouldn’t do elk any good at “timber” ranges. The all around best powders are IMR 4895, Hodgdon H4895 and Accurate 2495. This jump may possibly stay the same regardless of powder or charge weight within a given rifle. This is for factory loads to ensure that any .30-06 ammo will function through any .30-06 rifle. The .303 British would … The powder specifically engineered for the 30-06 has a soft start pressure curve that works best with cast bullets in 30-06 and that is H4895. Palmettostatearmory. Tridenttactical. Load recipes for 200 and 220 grain bullet loads are adequate. My dad is going to use his M1 for hunting this year and I'd really like to make sure that he uses a safe load with … Get it. Ps91two Registered Member. What do you guys think? Another standard piece of Garand handloading advice, and indeed for the .30-06 in general, is reducing powder charges a little in military brass because G.I. I have used IMR 4350 Powder , Hodgdon 4350 and Accurate Arms 4350 Reloading Powders and I like all of them. Not looking to become the worlds most accurate shot. Most typical 30-06 powders will top out 2500-2550 or so. Thread starter Chippewa; Start date Oct 4, 2018; Oct 4, 2018 #1 Chippewa Active member. Joined Jun 25, 2019 Messages 25. I have a Tikka 30-06 that is the most accurate rifle I own. For 220 grain bullets, there are also ten loads listed with MVs between 2425 and 2516 f.p.s. CMBTshooter Post subject: Re: Safe 30-06 loads for the M1 Garand. The H4831SC was really safe, as I couldn't physically stuff enough in to get pressure signs, and it did 2650 fps or so from Norma brass. Next, we experimented with the CFE 223 powder, and again went through the entire safe spectrum of powder charges. These are still fine powders in the .30-06, and IMR-4895 in particular is still one of the best powders for reduced loads, whether for huntingvarmints or for reducing recoil. It would mainly be a hunting load. (See note on Powders below or read all about various Powders.) Next Last. Nov 23, 2017 #1 With all of the new powders out there, which is your favorite one for elk and 180? I have RL19 and loading some remington brass up, but seem to be in a compressed load at 57gr. Picked up a great deal on a M70 FW that hasn't been shot since bought in 2008. I seem to have so many questions but hoping you all can give me a bit of a head start. Accuracy was acceptable with our best results giving us a 2.5” group when you tally in the flyer. The .308 Winchester is not only a historic battlefield caliber, it is an established match caliber and one of the best all-around North American hunting calibers. First .30-06 I'll have ever owned. Tell me the best powder to reload .308 and why. It goes without saying that the reloading 308 powder you choose is going to have a lot to do with the type of bullet you choose. Gary gwpercle, Jul 17, 2015 #19. Start low and work up the power level incrementally. I have used almost a full pound of IMR 4350 and just loaded 30 rounds … The Barnes load data for .30-06 has a few powders that are listed for most or all the TSX & TTSX bullet weights I'm interested in trying: IMR 4064 (for all) Big Game (for all) H414; H4895; IMR 4895; I have been shooting 150-grain TTSX factory loads, so I'll probably start loading 150s, then go lighter or heavier depending on results. Nov 23, 2017 #2 In a bolt action try IMR 4831. texasbilly. Bullet is .308" diameter. How to Pick the Best Reloading 308 Powder. ReloadSwiss RS 60 100.4 56.7 3.68 2827 100.0 59250 10561 1.087 ! Powder type Filling/Loading Ratio Charge Charge Vel. I loaded about 15 different powder/bullet combinations and found out that for that rifle, 37.0 grains of lever powder gave the best results with 160 grain Hornady lever bullets. Best reults so far have been with the RL22, average of 2820 at … Have been shooting Greek surplus (which shoots well BTW), but I want to see what the rifle and I can do with my own reloads. 74. active member. In addition for the 30-06 with 165 grain and heavier then my favorite powder is 4350. because it bulks up well, and is not position sensitive. Please do teach me to suck eggs, I won't be offended, even if that … Unlike today’s Hodgdon data, the .30-06 data for 180-grain bullets lists IMR-3031 (42.0 grains for 2,499 fps), a powder now almost as unstylish as “big back” TVs. 30-06 hand loads. Note: For information regarding '06 hunting loads for semi-auto or pump-action rifles, please check out my upcoming blog article: .30-06 Springfield Part 2 - Service Rifle Loads. 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