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<blockquote data-quote="Mysticplayer" data-source="post: 13416" data-attributes="member: 8947"><p><strong>Re: 30 \'06 AI?</strong></p><p></p><p>My first moderate range hunting rifle was a 30 Gibbs. I have used one for several seasons and really like it. Ballistics with my 25" barrel were like the RSAUM, WSM. I shot 165gr SST molied over H4350, lit by CCI BR2 primers, in LC69 brass. Superbly accurate. Inside 500yds, wind will not be a big factor with this combo.</p><p></p><p>Fireforming the Gibbs brass does take a bit of work but cases last quite a while even at toasty loads. Case growth is minimal but I also used a Lee collet neck die.</p><p></p><p>I am very fond of this wildcat. I sold it to a 1000yd BR shooter and he has used it with good success in hunter divisions.</p><p></p><p>for longer ranges, the 165gr SST is not ideal due to lower BC. That is where the heavier bullets will help.</p><p></p><p>I now shoot a 6.5-06 because of the wind in the areas I hunt. Otherwise, I would still have that Gibbs. I didn't build a 6.5Gibbs because the sharp shoulder doesn't feed well in the controlled feed actions that I use.</p><p></p><p>Jerry</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mysticplayer, post: 13416, member: 8947"] [b]Re: 30 \'06 AI?[/b] My first moderate range hunting rifle was a 30 Gibbs. I have used one for several seasons and really like it. Ballistics with my 25" barrel were like the RSAUM, WSM. I shot 165gr SST molied over H4350, lit by CCI BR2 primers, in LC69 brass. Superbly accurate. Inside 500yds, wind will not be a big factor with this combo. Fireforming the Gibbs brass does take a bit of work but cases last quite a while even at toasty loads. Case growth is minimal but I also used a Lee collet neck die. I am very fond of this wildcat. I sold it to a 1000yd BR shooter and he has used it with good success in hunter divisions. for longer ranges, the 165gr SST is not ideal due to lower BC. That is where the heavier bullets will help. I now shoot a 6.5-06 because of the wind in the areas I hunt. Otherwise, I would still have that Gibbs. I didn't build a 6.5Gibbs because the sharp shoulder doesn't feed well in the controlled feed actions that I use. Jerry [/QUOTE]
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