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We have a JC Higgins model 51 in 30-06. I am going to shoot Hornady 180 grain Interlock round noses out of it I am very confident in the gun liking that bullet and I have already found where it is touching lands at I just would like some recommendations on bullet jump that you use on Thinner jacketed walls.
Thanks chase

You might get a better response to your question by posting in the reloading forum.

I've used that bullet for hunting more than most others. They shoot well in my rifle. I've loaded it from 3.210" to 3.235" OAL without seeing much difference in a model 70. I haven't tried to find the lands with this bullet. FWIW comparing the 3.235" OAL ammo to my 150 gr. Sierra loads for the same rifle with a Sinclair hex gage shows the Sierra loads about .100" shorter, yet they shoot a little better.

Don't forget to check it in the magazine.

I'd back it off .002" from the lands at a minimum and see if it shoots. If it doesn't, move it back another .002. If the round is meant for deer hunting, I'd not worry too much. It's better to be a little further back.

Have not used the Hornaday but the Remington 180 round nose was excellent for woods hunting. I used them when I still thought they were brush busters and they worked so well in the 06 and 08 I stayed with them for awhile. As I recall I loaded for magazine length and smooth feeding and they would shoot well enough so I never had to tweak them. I would not load them into the lands for a hunting load unless you are testing for maximum pressure.
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I start at factory length, if it’s sub inch, I’m good to go