Working on an 06 build..what do guys think about the 30-06ai? I am a handloader, guns gonna have a 24ish inch tube on it, looking to hit hard out to 1k. Will I really gain that much out of the ai? I do like to be a little different 
Range Report 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
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Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
You'll likely gain about 3 to 4 grains of powder volume.
I can cram about 62gr of RL22 under a 210 and it's heavily compressed. The AI should allow 64-65gr comfortably, and pick up 50 or so more fps.
I've been tempted to go AI, but the plain vanilla 30-06 does pretty good via handloads, as is.
You'll likely gain about 3 to 4 grains of powder volume.
I can cram about 62gr of RL22 under a 210 and it's heavily compressed. The AI should allow 64-65gr comfortably, and pick up 50 or so more fps.
I've been tempted to go AI, but the plain vanilla 30-06 does pretty good via handloads, as is.
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
Well I ran some numbers in jbm just for shits and the difference isn't huge but is noticeable at 1k. The plan is to put a SN-3 with 1/10mil EREK on it. If I read right the EREK has 90 clicks...jbm puts 1k dope right around there with 210 Bergers at 2750. I dunno..maybe Im talking out my ass. Heres the deal I want an 06 to get to 1k with one turn of an 1/10mil EREK and a 22-24inch barrel. I gotta do some more research.
Thanks
ETA: 100yd zero
Well I ran some numbers in jbm just for shits and the difference isn't huge but is noticeable at 1k. The plan is to put a SN-3 with 1/10mil EREK on it. If I read right the EREK has 90 clicks...jbm puts 1k dope right around there with 210 Bergers at 2750. I dunno..maybe Im talking out my ass. Heres the deal I want an 06 to get to 1k with one turn of an 1/10mil EREK and a 22-24inch barrel. I gotta do some more research.
Thanks
ETA: 100yd zero
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
The 0.1 mil EREK knob apparently is a two-turn knob, with 9 mils per turn. So, it will go to 18 mils, which is far beyond what you'll probably want to shoot with that load.
See:
http://www.usoptics.com/upgradesD.php?recordID=KNB-1612
The 0.1 mil EREK knob apparently is a two-turn knob, with 9 mils per turn. So, it will go to 18 mils, which is far beyond what you'll probably want to shoot with that load.
See:
http://www.usoptics.com/upgradesD.php?recordID=KNB-1612
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
I'm getting 2700 fps with 208s/210s via 61gr RL22 and 22.5" bbl. (was 2800 fps at 26", I cut it)
30-06AI with 22-24" bbl should easily make 2750 with 210s.
I'm getting 2700 fps with 208s/210s via 61gr RL22 and 22.5" bbl. (was 2800 fps at 26", I cut it)
30-06AI with 22-24" bbl should easily make 2750 with 210s.
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
Thanks Lindy, that's what I was looking for. I must have had brain block as I didn't think to look there. Hey, does anyone know if the EREK indicates the second turn?
Thanks Lindy, that's what I was looking for. I must have had brain block as I didn't think to look there. Hey, does anyone know if the EREK indicates the second turn?
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
I like Ackleyerized stuff...if you like to be different, the ballistics certainly won't be worse!
I like Ackleyerized stuff...if you like to be different, the ballistics certainly won't be worse!
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
I have several Ackley rounds.... 30-06 AI included.
I don't know that I would do it again. My rifle won't allow me to shoot nearly as hot as Montana Marine can with his standard '06.
It all ends up being personal preference in the long run.
I have several Ackley rounds.... 30-06 AI included.
I don't know that I would do it again. My rifle won't allow me to shoot nearly as hot as Montana Marine can with his standard '06.
It all ends up being personal preference in the long run.
Re: 30-06 Springfield or 30-06ai
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 0.1 mil EREK knob apparently is a two-turn knob, with 9 mils per turn. So, it will go to 18 mils, which is far beyond what you'll probably want to shoot with that load.
See:
http://www.usoptics.com/upgradesD.php?recordID=KNB-1612
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In 2005 USO went to a 3 turn knob on the EREK tenth mil knob. 27 mils of knob travel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 0.1 mil EREK knob apparently is a two-turn knob, with 9 mils per turn. So, it will go to 18 mils, which is far beyond what you'll probably want to shoot with that load.
See:
http://www.usoptics.com/upgradesD.php?recordID=KNB-1612
</div></div>
In 2005 USO went to a 3 turn knob on the EREK tenth mil knob. 27 mils of knob travel.
