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Long Range Loads for 26" barreled .30-06
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<blockquote data-quote="kcebcj" data-source="post: 949671" data-attributes="member: 10391"><p>This is a little off course to your question but you need to give RE17 a try with the heavy bullets. I shoot a 30-06 Pre 64 Mdl 70 with a 25.75 inch barrel. The current load is 53gr RL17 190gr Berger Hunting VLD and Fed 210 primers. The proven velocity is 2706fps and very accurate. Falls below the 1800fps Berger recommends for expansion at 700 yards. The longest shot on game with this load was a bull at 489 yards...never took a step...well maybe one.</p><p> </p><p> QuickLoad says it is safe to run up to 55gr which would be around 2800fps but that is rifle dependant and QuickLoad is just a guide. I have used most all the powders in the 06 and really like how RL17 performs. Also QuickLoad says that the 210gr and the 215gr Bergers will outperform (carry energy and velocity farther)then the 190gr. So the 208gr A-Max ought to work well and with RL17 you can probably get it up around 2650fps but then you have to find the sweet spot. Good luck with your search!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kcebcj, post: 949671, member: 10391"] This is a little off course to your question but you need to give RE17 a try with the heavy bullets. I shoot a 30-06 Pre 64 Mdl 70 with a 25.75 inch barrel. The current load is 53gr RL17 190gr Berger Hunting VLD and Fed 210 primers. The proven velocity is 2706fps and very accurate. Falls below the 1800fps Berger recommends for expansion at 700 yards. The longest shot on game with this load was a bull at 489 yards...never took a step...well maybe one. QuickLoad says it is safe to run up to 55gr which would be around 2800fps but that is rifle dependant and QuickLoad is just a guide. I have used most all the powders in the 06 and really like how RL17 performs. Also QuickLoad says that the 210gr and the 215gr Bergers will outperform (carry energy and velocity farther)then the 190gr. So the 208gr A-Max ought to work well and with RL17 you can probably get it up around 2650fps but then you have to find the sweet spot. Good luck with your search! [/QUOTE]
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