30-06 improved ??

[Mram10us]

Tested speeds today. Deep cleaned the barrel so I threw out 3 shots, let cool and shot a 3 shot group at 300. 2.6" group, so I'll play with seating depth next. Very happy with speeds

 

[xsn10s]

Tested speeds today. Deep cleaned the barrel so I threw out 3 shots, let cool and shot a 3 shot group at 300. 2.6" group, so I'll play with seating depth next. Very happy with speeds
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Awesome speeds! What's the COAL please? TIA

 

[Nomosendero]

Really good vel. 7 SUB moa, IMPRESSIVE!

 

[Mram10us]

Awesome speeds! What's the COAL please? TIA

3.500" on the coal. Not finalized of course since it needs a seating depth test

 

[Mram10us]

Really good vel. 7 SUB moa, IMPRESSIVE!

Thank you. Not impressive accuracy yet. Still have to test seating depth. Happy it is finally showing promise though with very good speeds. I was hoping for 2800 with the 208s. Have to thank my old timer friend at the range. As I was putting the rifle in the trash barrel, he said "have you tried 208s with r26?"

 

[xsn10s]

Thank you. Not impressive accuracy yet. Still have to test seating depth. Happy it is finally showing promise though with very good speeds. I was hoping for 2800 with the 208s. Have to thank my old timer friend at the range. As I was putting the rifle in the trash barrel, he said "have you tried 208s with r26?"

Yeah I was curious about RL26 with the 208gr ELDM's or Berger 215gr in a 30-06 AI and 26" barrel. I figured 2850 fps was doable depending on the barrel. Looks like you have a fast barrel at 2900 fps, very cool. Just to confirm this is a 30-06 AI correct?

 

[Double Dropper]

That is cool and impressive performance.

 

[Mram10us]

Yeah I was curious about RL26 with the 208gr ELDM's or Berger 215gr in a 30-06 AI and 26" barrel. I figured 2850 fps was doable depending on the barrel. Looks like you have a fast barrel at 2900 fps, very cool. Just to confirm this is a 30-06 AI correct?

Normal 30-06. Never switched. I'll start a different thread on the build (30-06) including load data. It seems to be a win-win for any 30-06 person

 

[xsn10s]

Normal 30-06. Never switched. I'll start a different thread on the build (30-06) including load data. It seems to be a win-win for any 30-06 person

Wow that is a serious game changer for me. I have a JC Higgins Mauser that I've been agonizing what to do with. Only problem is I could only seat out to 3.390", possibly more with a different mag box and some ramp work. What barrel did you screw on there?

 

[Mram10us]

Wow that is a serious game changer for me. I have a JC Higgins Mauser that I've been agonizing what to do with. Only problem is I could only seat out to 3.390", possibly more with a different mag box and some ramp work. What barrel did you screw on there?

Wilson Arms. People think they are low quality, but they shoot great in my experience

 

[del2les]

Normal 30-06. Never switched. I'll start a different thread on the build (30-06) including load data. It seems to be a win-win for any 30-06 person

Good to see. For sometime, I have been telling people that with modern powders and bullets the old '06 cartridge is very capable at LRH, and with a properly lengthened throat, you can take advantage of the extra powder capacity similar to a 30-06AI with a shorter throat.

 

[xsn10s]

Good to see. For sometime, I have been telling people that with modern powders and bullets the old '06 cartridge is very capable at LRH, and with a properly lengthened throat, you can take advantage of the extra powder capacity similar to a 30-06AI with a shorter throat.

I agree, there's even an old thread on here where a member used a 28" barrel, IMR4350, and a 208gr AMAX and got 2850 fps. I need to decide whether to continue with my Mauser and a 3.400" mag box or got to a Rem 700 with it's longer box. I could even go to a Howa and do some work on the bolt stop to increase seating bullets out. I hate to ditch the Mauser but it makes more sense to use a different action.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Normal 30-06. Never switched. I'll start a different thread on the build (30-06) including load data. It seems to be a win-win for any 30-06 person

This is incredible.

I am only getting 2950 or so with the 215 out of a 300 WM.

 

[TAZMAN]

I run the 208 A-max in a 22 inch proof sendero barrel 30-06 at 2820fps with RL26.