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This is copied/pasted from "Loads that Work" by John Barsness. The article is several years old so there are newer powders that aren't mentioned here.
https://loaddata.com/articles/PDF/Handloads%20That%20Work.pdf

.30-06:
I used to use around 58 grains of IMR-4350 and a 165-grain bullet to test ’06s, but H-4350 does just as well. Muzzle velocity will be close to 2,900 fps.
With 180s around 59.0 grains of RL-19 provides a good combination of accuracy, with velocity pushing 2,800 fps in a 24-inch barrel.
For decades I used the 200-grain Nosler Partition and 59.0 grains of H-4831 as my heavy-game load in the ’06, for 2,600+ in 22-inch barrels.
If you like heavy bullets, this load shoots a lot flatter than you’d imagine.

I’ve been thinking of trying the 130 TTSX in mine. They are great in a 300 Savage.

My standby load for my 06’s is 59 grains of IMR 4350 and a 150 partition or Ballistic Tip.

I have a few 06s I load for, I stick to the 200g partition and reloader 19.

I've had very good results with 180gr Accubonds 57gr H4350 for around 2800fps and great accuracy.

I should say, that's 2800fps in a 24" barrel. I also have had good results with 165gr Ballistic Tip (or Accubonds) 58gr H4350. I only saw minimal velocity gain with this load over my 180gr load stated above, so I've just stuck with my 180gr for general use.