30-06 load

[patross79]

I'm just finishing up a savage build in 30-06, barrel is a 1-11 twist 28" long. Question I have is with this twist rate and length can I reasonably expect to shoot 200-215 grain bullets at an acceptable velocity and be stabilized , or should I start load development around the 180 grain class. I know that there's no way better to find out than to try it but I'm just wondering if any of you have had reasonable luck w 30-06 and heavy bullets. Thanks.

 

[trailrider121]

You shouldn't have a problem with 210gr bullets. Depends on what you want to do. 190's are a good middle weight bullet.

 

[patross79]

I'm hoping to get to 1000-1200 yards with the 06, and any load data would be greatly appreciated.

 

[trailrider121]

go with 208 amax. It will do great .

 

[Derek M.]

185 or 190 VLD in the .06. I would not go heavier. The heavier bullets lose their luster pretty quick even though you have a 28" tube. Just my opinion. Try pushing the bullet with Reloder 22 and start with a magnum primer and watch the magic.

Let us know what you do.

WHAT barrel?

 

[patross79]

Barrel is a mcgowen stainless in a heavy sporter w muzzle brake. Only have used factory barrels or shilen so I hope it works out. Customer service wise my dealings w mcgowen was top notch.

 

[gunpower]

A few years back I replace a barrel on my 30/06, 26 inch barrel and 1 in12 twist.
The gunsmith told me that because I wanted to shoot lighter bullets, a 1 in 12 would work with 110s to 165s no problem.
To me it sounds like a 1 in 11 might not be the cat's arse for a heavy bullet!

 

[HARPERC]

Berger's chart recommends 1-11" for their 210.

 

[backwoods83]

Try the new berger 185 hybrid tacticals with H4350 and fed210Ms about .020" off the lands probably start with about a 54grn charge, when you get near max you should be able to get upwards of 2950fps with a 28" tube and they have a .569 g1 bc and .291 g7

 

[patross79]

Thanks for the help guys, probably end up trying amaxes and bergers. Hopefully I can get good accuracy out of one of those.

 

[trailrider121]

Here's my current 30-06 load: 24" barrel

185 gr VLD Hunting
Winchester Brass / Full length
CCI-200 Primer
H4350 @ 57grs.

2820 avg fps


Target at 310 yards shot prone. Testing COAL Next test at 600 yards.

.057" off

.042" off the lands

 

[hubcap]

I used 60 gr. A-3100, Fed. Mag Primer, Hornady brass, Hornady 190 BTSP. MOA, 2750 fps from 22" M-70. Was safe in MY rifle. It's a HOT load, so work up to it.