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Posted By: mathman IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/01/20
Has anybody gotten 4166 to work in a 30-06 application where 4895, 4064, Varget, RL15 and N140 shine?

It seems like mine just isn't having it.
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/01/20
May be a bit fast for the ‘06.

Mine likes Big Game, 130’s on up.

DF
Posted By: mathman Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/01/20
I'm not looking for max speed. Garand level accuracy loads are the goal. Similar burners like Varget and N140 are performing superbly.
Posted By: Dirtfarmer Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/01/20
I’d stay with what works.

DF
Posted By: Jerseyboy Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/02/20
What is your load? One would think IMR 4166 would be an acceptable powder in the 30-06. Burn rate is similar to 4895.
Posted By: mathman Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/02/20
Today I was working with the 168 AMax. I shot a spread of charges from 45 to 48 grains. All of the five shot groups were 1.75 to 2 inches at 100 yards.

Loads with the same bullet and Varget or N140 or N135 shoot five inside 3 inches at 300 yards.
Posted By: navlav8r Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/02/20
It works really well with 125 A/bonds and B/tips
Posted By: Mike_TX Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/02/20
Try RL-17 and 180gr bullets......very accurate and pushing 2900fps from 24” barrel.
Posted By: mathman Re: IMR 4166 in 30-06 - 05/02/20
Pretty good sounding load, but not my goal.
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