I did a load workup using the Berger 215 gr Hybrid in the 30-06.

This bullet has G1 BC .696, an G7 BC .356. Needless to say it's one of the top long range .308" bullets available.

I used Norma brass for the workup as it's relatively thin and soft. It shows pressure signs right away.

Here's the nuts and bolts,

Rifle

Rem 700 action
Douglas #7 1/10 twist 22.5" barrel
McMillan A2 stock
SWFA 12X MRAD scope

Load data and velocity/accuracy. Accuracy was based on three shots at 100 yards, measured center to center. Velocity numbers are speed measured 10 yards in front of the muzzle with a Chrony F1.

30-06
moly'd 215 Berger
Norma brass
CCI 200 primer
3.45" OAL 30-thou' off lands

Reloder 17

54.0 gr - 2640, 2644, 2648 - .207" no signs of excess pressure

55.0 gr - 2701, 2695, 2701 - .252" slight bolt stiffness, slight ejector mark



4000-MR (all loads compressed)
3.48" OAL, bullets touching lands

59.0 gr - 2711, 2709, 2660 - .580" no signs of excess pressure

60.0 gr - 2752, 2733, 2723 - .850" light ejector smear

61.0 gr - 2786, 2770, 2771 - .602" stiff bolt, ejector smear


I was impressed with the accuracy using RL-17. I loaded up a batch using the 54.0 gr charge, for long range testing. JBM suggests they will hold 1100 fps to 1900 yards in local atmo.

Here are a few pics,

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I met up with Broz and we took the 30-06/215 Berger to distance. We fired at 985, 1195, 1498, and 1767 yards.

Conditions: Temp 55F, 3-10 mph wind fron 2 oclock, 4300 ft el.

Accuracy/consistency were very good out to 1498 yards.

At 1767 the wind was pushing the bullet around. Our target was a rock 8" tall, and 12" wide. We put close rounds all around it, well within 12", but couldn't claim any hits. I'll try it someday when wind is near calm.

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Here's a little video clip of our 1198 yard shooting at a rock about 6-8" in width/height. First shot was off to the right about .4 mils, after a wind correction, the remainder were awfully close, or hits. Not too bad for a small target at that distance, with a little wind thrown in.

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Shane