.30-06 load data for 150 grain Acubond

[waterboy411]

Hi everyone. I am needing some load data for the 150 grain Acubond for my .30-06 Weatherby Vanguard. I have the Nosler #5 manual. I am wanting to use RL-19 powder and CCI 200 primers. I also have Winchester LR primers available, if necessary. Can I use the 150 data in the manual, or do I need to go with the data for the heavier 165 grain bullets. RL-19 isn't listed for the 165's(RL-22 is however). Thanks in advance.

 

[Guest]

Data for the AccuBond is interchangable with data for Ballistic Tips or
Partitions of the same weight.

 

[waterboy411]

Thanks for the information. I thought that the 150 grain data would be OK, but just wanted to be sure. One more thing, why do you prefer the winchester LR primer over the others. Being I have both the winchester LR and the CCI200, I was just curious. Thanks again.

 

[Guest]

Winchester primers are slightly warmer than the CCI's and over the years
Have been more consistent in our testing of a variety of loadings.
I would however test both in your rifle to see which is most accurate.

 

[waterboy411]

Thanks again Nosler. I'll load up some with both brands of primers to see which is more accurate. Also planning on trying alliant RL-19 per the #5 manual. Also may try imr 4350, but would rather use RL-19 because it meters better in my uniflow measure. Any comments? Thanks.

 

[Tailgunner]

I think you'll like the Win LR primers and RL-19 combo. The "best load" listed produced 3/4 MOA average groups in my old barrel (21" and 2925fps), and so far has been running in the 1/2MOA range in the current barrel (25" and 2975fps). Both barrels being Shilen 1-12 twist with tight chambers.