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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Max load question
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<blockquote data-quote="freelunch" data-source="post: 302036" data-attributes="member: 14655"><p>I think that many loading manuals are conservative because the 30-06 has been around for 100 years (1903 Springfield). Therefore, older rifles from WW1 and 2 vintage have to shoot at a lower max chamber pressure than new modern rifles (SAAMI 60,000psi).</p><p></p><p>If you are loading for a modern rifle, then you can load to 60,000psi. I did a Quickload simulation for you with IMR4350, 180gr Partitions. Max load would be at 57.2 grains, estimated 2837 fps with a 24" barrel (you didn't specify barrel length). 55grains gives a chamber pressure of ~53,000psi, probably suitable for antique rifles.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="freelunch, post: 302036, member: 14655"] I think that many loading manuals are conservative because the 30-06 has been around for 100 years (1903 Springfield). Therefore, older rifles from WW1 and 2 vintage have to shoot at a lower max chamber pressure than new modern rifles (SAAMI 60,000psi). If you are loading for a modern rifle, then you can load to 60,000psi. I did a Quickload simulation for you with IMR4350, 180gr Partitions. Max load would be at 57.2 grains, estimated 2837 fps with a 24" barrel (you didn't specify barrel length). 55grains gives a chamber pressure of ~53,000psi, probably suitable for antique rifles. [/QUOTE]
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