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Reloading for 30-06 - Barnes Bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 2619396" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>Barnes has load data on their site:</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/30-06Springfield.pdf[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Plus reloading guidance on jump recommendations. I've had really good luck with W760.</p><p></p><p><em>When loading a Barnes TSX, Tipped TSX or LRX bullet, your rifle may prefer a bullet jump of anywhere between .050" up to .250" or more. This distance off the lands (rifling), aka "jump" may be limited to the rifles throat length, magazine length and bullet length.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>When selecting the cartridge overall length (COAL) we recommend starting with a minimum "jump" of .050" off of the lands. You can test different seating depths and find a "sweet spot" that your particular firearm prefers. We suggest working in at least .025" increments as follows seating the bullet deeper to allow a further jump. Your test plan could look something like this:</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>1st group- .050" jump</em></p><p><em>2nd group- .075" jump</em></p><p><em>3rd group- .100" jump</em></p><p><em>4th group- .125" jump</em></p><p><em>5th group- .150" jump</em></p><p><em>6th group- * see below</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>This length can be determined by using a "Stoney Point Gauge" or other methods. You do not have to seat the bullet at, or on one of the cannelure rings. Remember there are many factors that may control or limit the seating depth for your application. You may find that you need to start at around 0.150" off the lands and are not able to get any closer due to limiting factors including proper neck tension and magazine length.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>*In rifles that have long throats you may be limited on how close you are able to get the bullet to the lands. In these instances, it is not uncommon to find the best accuracy with a jump of .200" or more.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>This jump may possibly stay the same regardless of powder or charge weight within a given rifle. If preferred accuracy is not obtained, we certainly recommend trying another powder, for the powder type and charge greatly affects the overall accuracy of each individual firearm.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>FYI- An accurate load requires a bullet with the proper consistent case neck tension which leads to more constant pressures and velocities.</em></p><p></p><p>Couple screen shots as example:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]394327[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]394328[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 2619396, member: 63925"] Barnes has load data on their site: [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/30-06Springfield.pdf[/URL] Plus reloading guidance on jump recommendations. I've had really good luck with W760. [I]When loading a Barnes TSX, Tipped TSX or LRX bullet, your rifle may prefer a bullet jump of anywhere between .050" up to .250" or more. This distance off the lands (rifling), aka "jump" may be limited to the rifles throat length, magazine length and bullet length. When selecting the cartridge overall length (COAL) we recommend starting with a minimum "jump" of .050" off of the lands. You can test different seating depths and find a "sweet spot" that your particular firearm prefers. We suggest working in at least .025" increments as follows seating the bullet deeper to allow a further jump. Your test plan could look something like this: 1st group- .050" jump 2nd group- .075" jump 3rd group- .100" jump 4th group- .125" jump 5th group- .150" jump 6th group- * see below This length can be determined by using a "Stoney Point Gauge" or other methods. You do not have to seat the bullet at, or on one of the cannelure rings. Remember there are many factors that may control or limit the seating depth for your application. You may find that you need to start at around 0.150" off the lands and are not able to get any closer due to limiting factors including proper neck tension and magazine length. *In rifles that have long throats you may be limited on how close you are able to get the bullet to the lands. In these instances, it is not uncommon to find the best accuracy with a jump of .200" or more. This jump may possibly stay the same regardless of powder or charge weight within a given rifle. If preferred accuracy is not obtained, we certainly recommend trying another powder, for the powder type and charge greatly affects the overall accuracy of each individual firearm. FYI- An accurate load requires a bullet with the proper consistent case neck tension which leads to more constant pressures and velocities.[/I] Couple screen shots as example: [ATTACH type="full" alt="44FD5E3A-358C-4FC5-9CEA-20625C9B7711.jpeg"]394327[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="D07D5D65-CB93-4A2E-B847-86454EBB860B.jpeg"]394328[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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