One powder to rule them all (30-06)?

[entoptics]

Buddy just got "gran pappy's 30-06". Literally. It's a pre-64 M70 passed down from grandfather to father to son. We're looking to reload for it, and though I have several bullet choices on my shelf (I have a 308), I don't have much left in the powder department for 06.

I've only got enough H4350 and IMR4350 for a dozen or so rounds each, but otherwise the pickings are slim.

The rifle will pull duty as a long range target gun for fun, and more importantly, a ≤ 400 yd deer/elk rifle.

What powder is your favorite for 165-180 gr class bullets? He's not going to be shooting a ton, and obviously isn't trying to create a half minute tack driver, so we're looking for one good powder that will just "get the job done".

 

[philipbrousseau]

h4350 is a good one

 

[Axl]

I have the same gun acquired the same way. I loaded IMR 4350 with 165 grain Horn. IB bullets Win brass & cci 250 primers. They shoot just under an inch at 100 YDS.

 

[Don A Parsons]

Yuppers,,, H or IMR 4350,,, and H4831...

I use both of those powders for 168 to 180 grain'ers...

I tried Varget and IMR 4064 that I have for my 308's,,, but I find it to erotic for that size of cases... Or should I say """Crisp."""

Supform if you can get it in your area is a good powder for the 165/ 168gr bullets...

And yes H 4831 is a very slow burn,,, I find it fills the case nicely and is super accurate fore sure...

A nice smooth release with constancy...

Good luck finding what works.

 

[Turtle566]

Buddy just got "gran pappy's 30-06". Literally. It's a pre-64 M70 passed down from grandfather to father to son. We're looking to reload for it, and though I have several bullet choices on my shelf (I have a 308), I don't have much left in the powder department for 06.

I've only got enough H4350 and IMR4350 for a dozen or so rounds each, but otherwise the pickings are slim.

The rifle will pull duty as a long range target gun for fun, and more importantly, a ≤ 400 yd deer/elk rifle.

What powder is your favorite for 165-180 gr class bullets? He's not going to be shooting a ton, and obviously isn't trying to create a half minute tack driver, so we're looking for one good powder that will just "get the job done".

I have found that IDA's AR2208 a fantastic and extremely stable powder at most temperatures, for 222 through to 7mm and 30 cals, not sure what it's called in the states, but I know several companies over their buy and rebrand it, if you look at the ADI website it has the conversions.

 

[HARPERC]

Pretty easy, I've used more of the IMR 4350 than the H, either of those can be made to work. I tend toward the H4831sc.
Any of the Hammer bullets in the weight range mentioned will get you where you want to go.

 

[LoneTraveler]

H4350 or IMR 4350 was my choice for 150/165 bullets for 30-06. H 4831 was choice for 180 gr. and heavier bullets for 30-06,
When I went to a lighter rifle in 300 WSM, H or IMR 4350 works good with it too.

 

[86alaskan]

IMR 4831 or IMR 4350. I used 4350 under a 165gr Hornady in my '06, and it performed wonderfully. You wouldn't go wrong with an 8lb jug of IMR 4350

 

[ar10ar15man]

i'd say look at rl16..but it is hard to find

 

[NEMTHunter]

The IMR 4350 was made for the 30-06. Still works great to this day. But with that said. There are more temp stable powders out there.

 

[FEENIX]

H4831SC remains my go to powder for 6.5x55, .270 Win/AI, .30-06, .300 WSM, and .300 WM for many years. It's been very Montana friendly.

 

[06mauser]

IMR 4350 lit by federal 210's pushing 180 grain sierra gameking is my go to. I have tried H4350, IMR 4831, H4831, and H4831sc and they all have been good loads but not as great as the IMR 4350.

 

[jjmp]

Congrats on Keeping that Pre/64 in the Family ,& reloading for your Friend!!! Have a shoot off between the two powders ,but keep the h4831sc in mind also . Cheers!!!

 

[RockyMtnMT]

4831. Fill the case and knock the extra out of the neck, seat the bullet and shoot.