Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 30-06 and Berger 168gr Hunting VLD's

finally got these little buggers to shoot!!
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30-06
Lapua Brass
Berger 168gr Hunting VLD
53gr R17
CCI Large Rifle Primers
2821 fps
COAL measured from base of case to Ogive 3.473 with .010 jammed into lands

group size 1.440 @ 200 yds


group size 2.275 @ 300


what do you think?

Looks like you're ready for hunting season. Load up a bunch and get after it.

It took me a little while to find the right seating depth. I might try them jammed .015 into the lands and see what I get. I normally shoot accubonds for a hunting round with good results. Not sure I want to give those up for the burgers. Will make a fun round to shoot at the range, and if I get brave, I'll try them out on a fat doe this fall.