I just aquired a pre-64 mod 70 in 30-06, in very nice shape and would like to work up some good 600yd loads. I have a bunch of 175 SMKs, and almost every rifle powder known to man, and several different LR primers. Can you share a few loads to help me get started? Thanks !
Share a long range 30-06 load please?
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Fatelvis,
Check out the 30-06 loads here: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/15880-loads-30-06-a.html
Here is another link: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...remember-great-30-06-debate-10-years-ago.html
Check out the 30-06 loads here: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-reloading-depot/15880-loads-30-06-a.html
Here is another link: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...remember-great-30-06-debate-10-years-ago.html
Although I've used 59.0 H-4350 under the 175 gr. SMK (vel will be in the 2850 range, and this load is well published), for many years, if I was going to do a LR 30-06 today I would be working only with the Hornady 208 gr A-Max and RL-22. I won't tell you exact charge weights, but starting at 54 grains and working up to near 59 grains (MAX), will yield velocities in the low 2725's. That's fast and flat and will reach to 1400 yds and will rival the best 6.5 loads for drop and drift @1kyds. But it do kick a bit.
Please work up all loads from below, DON'T Shortcut just because it is a pet load and safe in somebodies else's rifle....
Please work up all loads from below, DON'T Shortcut just because it is a pet load and safe in somebodies else's rifle....
Thanks for all the tips Guys! Isnt RL22 very temp sensitive? I seem to remember a while ago I loaded some 270 Weath Mag to hunt with in IL (40-50 dgrees) , and flew down to Texas where it was about 30-40 degrees hotter, and I got some very sticky bolt lift.
53.5-54.5grs RE17 should work well with the 175MK. Had good results with 53.5grs with the 180 Sierra in my 06.
