H-1000 driving 30-06 AI

[280AI59]

I am rebarreling a Model 70 and chambering in 30-06AI, throating for 185 Bergers. I have a bunch of h1000 and was wondering if anyone has any load data for this combo?

 

[Dano1]

I am rebarreling a Model 70 and chambering in 30-06AI, throating for 185 Bergers. I have a bunch of h1000 and was wondering if anyone has any load data for this combo?

I haven't used H1000 in my 30-06AI, yet it could be used. You need to find some one with quick load to run you a load for this combo.

Even though you have lots of H1000 is not the best powder H4350 is a much better choice. I'm getting 2900FPS out of mine with a 190g Berger VLD and 3125 FPS with a 168g Berger VLD.

See if some one will swap you out for H4350. H1000 is too slow and top velocities are un-obtainable with H1000.

Hope this helps,

Dan

 

[MudRunner2005]

Try some 7828 SSC. Start low around 58gr, and work your way up.

 

[280AI59]

Ok thanks guys I will try both.

 

[JeffVN]

My 30-06AI digests load of H4350, H4831Sc and IMR 7828/7828SSC equally. With the heavies (above 175 gr.), it prefers either 4831SC or 7828/7828SSC.


JeffVN

 

[280AI59]

Sorry for the slow reply, but I will try your suggested powders. I have tried the imr7828 in a 280ai with 180's and getting 2900.

 

[frostop]

May I ask what brass your using for your 280ai? I had to tone mine down due to expanded primer pockets with 7828ssc, cci250 and sgk175, I don't recall the actual powder charge at the moment. I'm using Nosler brass at the moment

 

[280AI59]

I have been using fire-formed Hornady brass and having good results with it.

 

[frostop]

Did you just get loaded 280 rem or Cream of wheat with new 280 brass? Just curious since it would be nice to find a standard 280 over the counter load that would shoot well in a pinch!

 

[280AI59]

I have been fire-forming with full power hand loads seated out a lil further in this particular rifle,(custom chamber), but I can get close enough to the sweet spot to still get very acceptable accuracy. The rifle shoots great this way, and the brass is perfectly formed. Then I just moved on to 280ai load and it shoots even better.
It works good for me and I'm happy with this method. As far as factory ammo, I pretty much stay away.

 

[Scot E]

Is anyone shooting the Berger 215s from an '06 ai? That would be my bullet of choice. And would probably help with your powder issue as well.

 

[280AI59]

No sir I have not...but when I receive my new rifle(06ai), I will be trying them. I own one 06ai already that I am really liking. It has a standard SAMI chamber, and I'm shooting 180 gr. Sierra Matchkings in it with IMR4350 getting 3030 fps. Its holding 1/4 moa @ 200 yd.s...
However, I had a model 70 and a new Lilja 30 caliber barrel laying around so i 'm having it re-barreled with the Lilja and chambered in 30-06AI as well, and throating it for the 185-210 Bergers.

 

[280AI59]

I'm sorry, not matchkings, I'm shooting 180 Sierra Gamekings in it.