Fav powders for .30-06...

[JLM]

I have several friends that own '06's that perhaps want me to load some ammo for them. Heavy bullets for hunting or zombies. 165s and up.

So gents, what are your pet powders for the dirty aught? And more importantly why?

For this project I was thinking about getting an 8 pound keg, esp. for 'contingencies'.

H4895 GTG?

 

[wi50]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

RL19 is good for that case and the 165+ bulets, h4350 is another good choice.

 

[desertrat1979]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

Been using the 190smk and 59.5gr of RL22. I had went 60.0, but 59.5 seemed the best. I also got them seated pretty long, 3.475 COAL. From a 100 yd zero I had to adjust for 67.5 MOA. Zero wind that day.

Also MontanaMarine is (to me at least) the dirty-aught 6 god. He has done some amazing stuff with the 155 scenars, 190SMK and 208 AMAX's.
I thing that RL15, 19, IMR4350, H4350 are all gtg with the 175 and lighter rounds. Take a look at some burn charts too. That will expand your choices. I've only been doing this a few months and I havent even scratched the surface.

 

[JLM]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

Ya, I should ask MM. I bet he'll drop in here

 

[cypriss32]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

I shoot RL22 with 61Grs Rl22 190's.....

 

[doc76251]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

RE22 60.0gr 208 A-Max or 210 Berger = 2800fps
IMR 4350 57.0gr 168CT/165BT = 2900-ish

Cheers,

Doc

 

[rmcc]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

IMR 4350 for heavies (load to suit rifle)

IMR 4064 for 165's

H414 hunting 150's

49.0 gr IMR 4895 for M1 Garand

These work in my (4) 30/06's


good luck
Rich

 

[Queequeg]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

I have loaded my 06 with any of 10 powders to include H380, H414, Varget, IMR4064, H4831SC, as well as those listed above. My Rem.700 is a sporter weight barrel with iron sights on it so I don't torture myself trying to get sub MOA groups. But I have had excellent 3 shot groups with a few loads at 1 MOA or a little less.

In Particualar, the 165gr Nosler Ballistic tip over IMR 4064 is probably the best combo I've come up with for accuracy in tht rifle. I had some fun with Berger 190s over h4350 too. But they are kind of pricey.

Good luck finding just one!

 

[mj2evans]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

In a 90's era push feed Win M70 I have had very good results with H4350 with 150g and 180g bullets.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

Rich pretty much has it. To optimize the velocity, you have to use the right powder with the right bullet. For 165+, I'd look at IMR 4350 for 165-180, and R22 for 190+. If I were to pick 1 powder for all, I'd pick IMR 4350 for it.

 

[crod1972]

Re: Fav powders for .30-06...

wc 760 or h414