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I would like some 150 gr. 30-06 loads.

.30-06 NULA M24, 24" #2 barrel

165-gr. Nos. BT, 58.0/H4350 (Rem. brass, Fed. 210M primer, .030" off the lands).

0.93", 1.68", 1.12", 1.40"

Average 1.28".

Vertical stringing/fliers on all but the last group. Any tips on bench technique?

270 winchester Weatherby Mark V
Winchester brass, 130 grain Accubonds, 58 grains RL22, Fed 210M, case length =2.539, OAL = 3.420 average 1.0 inch

Weatherby MkV lightweight sporter 30-06, 180 grain Hornady SST, 56.0 grains H4350: All groups less than one inch at 100 yards. Slightly modified forend applies moderate upward pressure on barrel.

Ruger M77MkII standard 6.5x55, 140 grain Speer Hot-Cor spitzer, 46.0 grains H4831: All groups less than one inch at 100 yards. Slightly modified forend applies moderate upward pressure on barrel. Trigger slightly modified to lighten pull weight.

Ruger #1A light sporter 7x57, 160 grain Speer Hot-Cor, 48.0 grains H4350: All groups less than one inch at 100 yards. Rifle is as-manufactured by the factory.

Remington M7SS 260 Rem, 120 grain Speer Hot-Cor, 46.0 grains H4350: All groups less than one inch at 100 yards. Barrel free-floated. Trigger adjusted to lighten pull weight and reduce sear engagement and overtravel. Magazine box and stock modified to eliminate mid-action binding. Magazine box and feed rails heavily modified to facilitate feeding.

Ruger M77MkII standard 7x57, 145 grain Speer Hot-Cor, 48.0 grains H4350: All groups less than one inch at 100 yards. Barrel free-floated. Trigger adjusted to lighten pull weight.

All of the above loads and rifles have been used to complete satisfaction on whitetail deer. I do not have chronograph velocity data. I do have targets but once groups shrink to under one inch, I don't usually measure precisely. With my propensity to shoot from supported field positions, my groups say more about shooting ability than the absolute potential of the rifle/load anyway. If I can put three in an inch while holding the rifle in my hands, both rifle and shooter are sufficiently capable, and that is what matters most to me with hunting rifles.

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Old tang safety ruger 30.06 22"
Bedded and trigger done.

Winchester brass
Imr 4350 59.6g
Nosler accubond 150s (years ago I used Sierra GKs with equally good results)
seated .005 off the lands


well under and inch

Was searching for some loads and came across this - thought it may be good to bump it to the top....

John - HOW ABOUT THE NEXT GROUP SOME OLD MISFITS LIKE THE:
7X57
358
338-06

Powdr,

IMHO, the 7x57 is a no go due to variable throat geometries and action strengths ranging from Rolling Block Remi to recent 98 Mauser clones and Ruger #1's. Can't find enough gun to gun consistency for ANYBODY to propose a "universal" load.

Then again, just my specularcongugation ...

GE

Wow, this an old thread that has a lot of good info. I'm going to be working on 185gr vld in my 30-06 soon. Plan on trying Ramshot Hunter powder.

22"LH Rem 700 Rebarreled in a MTN take off barrel 30-06 57 Gr H4350 168 Gr TSX 3 shot group average of 5 groups .835" at 100 yards 2820 FPS

58gr opened group right around 1" 2880 - 2900 FPS

58 gr RS hunter 180 gr NP 5 shot at 3.1" 2752 FPS - 2716

In a LH Win 70 06 24" I sold 58 Gr H 4350 with 168 TSX 3 @ 1.36"

MD

I not sure if this counts but here is my rifle and load. Browning Lever Action 358win with 2 x 7 leupold scope. 48 Grains H4895,200 grain Hornady bullet and WLR primers. Groups 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Sorry I do not own a chrono.

My other rifle load is special load for M1 garand 30'06. It is 48 grains of H4895 CCI 34 primers and either Hornady 150 grain sst or Speer 150 grain sp. These group 1 1/2 to 2 inches with issue peep sight

John, don't have my load data book with me, but I recall using the 58/H4350/168 gr. TSX load which performed as it has for others. I've done the 58 grs/Hunter/180 gr. load with both the Sierra GK and the Nosler Partition again got accuracy right with what has been posted.
In fact, I've learned to just look up or ask what you've found with I buy a new rifle, like the .257 Roberts, or a 7-08, and try those. Haven't been disappointed yet.
Thank you taking the trouble. Helps out us old, lazy reloaders. E

Been a couple of years since Gaviidae_Esq posted.

Whatever happened to him?

With my Rem. ADL, 22 inch barrel I shot three 3 shot test groups. Load was 58.5 grs. H-4350, Fed. cases, Win. Primer, 165 game king. Velocity for 9 shots averaged 2875 - 2 groups barely under an inch and the other just over. Killed a decent 10 pt. last Dec. with this load at just over 100 yds. One shot behind the shoulder - DRT. Going to try the 165 Horn. Interlock next.

McMillan G-30 Legacy, 30-06, 22 inch Lilja barrel, Leupold 4.5-14x40 AO.
180 grain Nosler Partitions, 58 grains Ramshot Hunter, Winchester brass, Fed. 215M primers= .820" average of 3, 3 shot groups at 2822 fps.

175 grain Barnes LRX, 60 grains Ramshot Hunter, Winchester brass, Fed. 215M primer= .465" average of 3, 3 shot groups at 2845 fps.

Echols Legend Pre-64 M70, 270 WCF, 22 inch Krieger barrel, Leupold 4.5-14x40 AO.
130 grain Barnes TTSX, 60 grains H4831, Winchester brass, Fed. 210 M primer= .380" average of 3, 3 shot groups at 3125 fps.

130 Grain Nosler Partitions, 60 grains H4831, Winchester brass, Fed. 210M primers= .710" average of 3, 3 shot groups at 3142 fps.

You ought to get some "nice" rifles... Both those sounds like great rigs!

Thanks, they have both been great rifles. The Legend has been as good as you would expect and, while it wasn't exactly cheap, I have been very pleased with the McMillan Legacy. It is a fantastic rifle for the money.

Chet

Model 70 classic stainless .270win with a 24in factory barrel
58gr of H4831sc and a 130gr Nosler Etip
Winchester cases and Winchester LR primer.
Velocity 3120fps and very accurate in my rifle.

Model 70 classic stainless 300 Ultra mag with a 25" Mike Rock barrel.
Remington cases and a Federal 215 GM primer
98gr of Retumbo and a 180 Nosler Ballistic Tip.
3375 fps and very accurate in two of my 300 Ultras.

Big time, I kind of miss the dude.

Dober

The necromancer is busy again this morning I see.