Range Report 30-06, 130 gr TTSX, RL17

[MontanaMarine]

I recently did a ladder test with subject components. I was just looking for pressure signs. Ran out of room for powder before I found pressure.

Here are the details.

Cartridge: 30-06
Bullet: Barnes 130 gr TTSX, moly’d
Barrel: 24” Rem 700 SPS factory sporter
Brass: Win
OAL: 3.28” ( .20" jump to lands)
Primer: CCI200
Powder: Reloader-17
63.0 gr – 3203 (18’ from muzzle)
64.0 gr – 3258
65.0 gr – 3321
66.0 gr – 3357
67.0 gr – 3434

 

[howdydoit]

Re: 30-06, 130 gr TTSX, RL17

thats pretty smokin. at 67 grains should turn any deer sized game inside out.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: 30-06, 130 gr TTSX, RL17

Do you find any benefit to jumping copper solds a significant distance to the lands?

Greg

 

[MontanaMarine]

Re: 30-06, 130 gr TTSX, RL17

Greg, I haven't done any comparisons with Barnes at different distances from lands.

My 308 and 30-06s all have long throats, so with a short 130 gr TTSX, it's not really an option.