1st shots with a .30-06

[Guy Miner]

Worked with a gal I know, and her boyfriend, out at the 200 yard rifle range today. She'd only shot a .22, a .223 and a .30-30 at 25 - 50 yards before as far as I know.

Got her all set up behind my 25-06 700 CDL, crosshairs on the steel silhouette 200 yards away. Shooting off the bench, with a short bipod. First shot high, but no problem dealing with the rifle. Startled her a little, but she acknowledge no pain whatsoever. Second shot smacked that steel gong loud and clear! Fired a few more.

She graduated to the .30-06, 700 CDL. Identical trigger pull, virtually identical rifle. But 165's instead of 115's.

Boom. Clang. Boom. Clang. Boom. Clang. "I thought you said this one would kick a little?"

Me to her boyfriend... "Buy the gal a .30-06 and be prepared to haul venison & bear back to your truck."

Sheesh... She loves the thump of the .30-06 rifle. We were shooting my handloads, 165 gr Nosler B-Tips over a max charge of H4350.

She wants to go bear hunting this summer, and mule deer in the fall. Okay then.

Guy

 

[DrMike]

Sounds as if she is ready to tag out. Good report, Guy.

 

[pre6422hornet]

Now that is marrying material!!

Way to go Guy!

 

[JD338]

Good show Guy! Sounds like she is ready.

JD338

 

[gerry]

Yep she should buy herself a CDL 30-06....... or maybe a 270 Win

 

[Vince]

Outstanding!

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[Hegland]

Way to start her right, Guy!

 

[SJB358]

Yep she should buy herself a CDL 30-06....... or maybe a 270 Win

That's what I was thinking!

Way to go, sounds like she is a good student!

 

[preacher]

Was that your '06 CDL Guy? I thought you only had the old war horse, the 1917? I had a 700 CDL '06 ( I actually bought it in 2006 to celebrate its birthday!) it was a shooter, but I sold it for hunt money. This Sako I now have is actually a tad lighter than it was, surprising. I'd rather teach ladies than guys any day! They actually listen to you and give you honest feedback, don't they?

 

[Guy Miner]

Yup, my 700 CDL.

I've got a nice pair of them, a .25-06 and a .30-06, pretty similar. Trigger weight set the same. Both are pillar and glass bedded and free floated. The .30-06 has a little nice looking stock, and hasn't been hunted nearly as hard.

Actually, those two rifles would do all the hunting I ever do... No problem. Except varmints. I like to keep a dedicated varmint rifle on hand too.

Was really impressed with how well she handled the .30-06, those were not creampuff loads.

Guy

 

[Rol_P]

Nice post Guy and great that you are willing to take the time to start a person in the right way..

How long do you think it will be before the boyfriend takes up reloading to keep her in ammo?.. or does he already reload?

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

Yup, my 700 CDL.

I've got a nice pair of them, a .25-06 and a .30-06, pretty similar. Trigger weight set the same. Both are pillar and glass bedded and free floated. The .30-06 has a little nice looking stock, and hasn't been hunted nearly as hard.

Actually, those two rifles would do all the hunting I ever do... No problem. Except varmints. I like to keep a dedicated varmint rifle on hand too.

Was really impressed with how well she handled the .30-06, those were not creampuff loads.

Guy

Get a .22-250 or .223 in a CDL and have the bases covered Guy!

What's your trigger pull weight on your CDLs?

And I am sure I have asked but whats your recipe for your 165 grain loads?

 

[Guy Miner]

I've got all three of my Rem 700's (including the ex SWAT rifle) set at 3 pounds. Could go lower, but don't want to. Three pounds, crisp, is low enough for a hunting or duty rifle.

165 Nosler over 58 grains of H4350

I'm only getting 2850 fps from the 24" Remington, and 2750 fps from the 21" Model of 1917.

It's 1/2 grain over Nosler's max, but I was loading it long ago, before I read the Nosler manual, and got it from other sources. Has always treated me well with a couple of different rifles.

My son uses that load on bears and bucks. It seems to work just fine. :mrgreen:

Guy

 

[Guy Miner]

Oh, and I've got a .204 Ruger, but it's a CZ rifle. Kind of hate to replace it with a Remington, or anything else, since it shoots so well...

But ya never know.

Guy

 

[6mm Remington]

Nice job Guy. You know a couple years ago they made the CDL in 6mm Remington. I think it was 2011 or 2012. Maybe you could find one of those and bring it home to live for a while!

 

[Guy Miner]

mmmm Tempting...

 

[YoteSmoker]

There sure are no flies on the 204 CZ 527. My favorite combo for coyotes loaded with 35 Bergers. 32 v-max is spectacular for anything smaller when making them into smaller pieces lol.

 

[Oldtrader3]

My ex-wife shot a Remington 725 for deer hunting which was chambered in .30-06, using 165 Partitions. I started her out with a 6mm Rem Ruger which I owned. She asked me what I used and I said, "usually a .30-06". She manned up and started shooting that .30-06 with no effects and great accuracy. She also shot my .41 mag Blackhawk also.

 

[6mm Remington]

Scotty I saw you make a post here. I just hope you notice how well that 30-06 treats people. Once they shoot it they fall head over heals for that round! :grin:

 

[DrMike]

Scotty I saw you make a post here. I just hope you notice how well that 30-06 treats people. Once they shoot it they fall head over heals for that round! :grin:

Atta boy, David. Looking out for our boy Scotty. :mrgreen: