I use the Sierra 180gr SPBT GK bullet. Using a less than max charge of H4350 am getting 2825fps. Taken 2 6X6 bulls with that load at distance of around 300 yards. Another bull was taken at 250yards with 180 partition and a spike at 50yards with the 165gr Sierra SPBT GK.
For all you 30-06 owners, what bullet are you using?
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Unless you include twist rate in the conversation you will get answers all over the board... or target in this case.
Stammster
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Not possible with a standard 30-06 unless you are way over pressure.
Wrenches
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I guess I'm old school. Years ago I purchased from a member here on the Fire a large plastic bag of 180 grain Speer Deep Curls. These bullets have cannalures, so maybe they were overruns, or blems. However they all shoot just fine from a 1-10 twist Pac-Nor barrel on a Remington 721. I drive them with IMR 4350. I may this year try RL-16 to see if there is an increase in velocity or accuracy if I draw an Elk or Deer tag, and decide to use this rifle.
Nosler 165 grain Ballistic Tip is my go to bullet.
I load it with 5? grains H4350 running 2900 fps ... I'd have to check if you need powder volume.
It shoots under 3/4 MOA in 2 different factory Remington 700 rifles I've used it in.
When you go for elk... substitute the Accubond or Partition and POI wont be much different for reasonable hunting distance.
I load it with 5? grains H4350 running 2900 fps ... I'd have to check if you need powder volume.
It shoots under 3/4 MOA in 2 different factory Remington 700 rifles I've used it in.
When you go for elk... substitute the Accubond or Partition and POI wont be much different for reasonable hunting distance.
30-06,, I've been hunting with one for 45 years, for deer 145gr is plenty and your getting into 3300 ft per second using a custom load, Elk 168 or close, different brands offer slightly different sizes, for Moose go for the heavy load 180-220, depending on your brand of rifle and twist you may not be able to shoot lighter loads accurately. Most 30-06 have twist ratios designed for 168 or higher, your barrel twist ratio will tell you what loads it will shoot no matter the brand or caliber unless you want to spend endless time at the range experimenting
From my experience... especially factory Rem 700 and one Vanguard...the 165 is the sweet spot weight for 30-06.
My buddy dropped 2 elk with factory 165 corelok... so with good shot placement, the 30-06 with 165 is both an accurate and deadly all around game getter.
FromAfar1969
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I have actually had really good groups from my Savage out of factory Hornady bonded 165gr. Drills deer and would not hesitate to take Elk with them.
Firewurx
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I use the 150 grain Hornady SST out of my 7600 pump with 47 of Varget and Federal primers. It shoots 5 shots in an inch group at 100 yards which is phenomenal from a pump gun with a shotgun-like trigger.
Took my first pronghorn with it in Wyoming at about 150 yards and it literally pink misted him; we all saw it and were like WOW! It blew him right over and he didn't move a muscle. Blown over like he got leveled by a lineman. I'd never seen such force before. Impressive actually.
Took my first pronghorn with it in Wyoming at about 150 yards and it literally pink misted him; we all saw it and were like WOW! It blew him right over and he didn't move a muscle. Blown over like he got leveled by a lineman. I'd never seen such force before. Impressive actually.
