30-06 loads 180 bullets

[ArmyCW]

wondering what you all use in your 06 for 180 bullets for powder.
brass is Winchester, WLR primers, Hornady 180 SST & 180 SP Interbond bullets.
Books all show IMR 4350 as most accurate. 55gr at 2758
Nosler #6 has AA3100 52 gr at 2580..
but I think thats a bit slow. What say U

 

[Richracer1]

I worked up a load for my 06 and 180AB using H414. I don't recall the actual amount of H414, but the results were awesome.

 

[JDMAG]

56 grains of IMR4350, is getting me about 2800 FPS. Accuracy is 1 moa(would be better if I could shoot better) This is from a quick load recipe.
As usual, the "work up to it " disclaimer applies! :grin:

 

[Guy Miner]

H4350 is an excellent choice, and you should have no problem seeing at least 2700 fps with a 180 from the good old .30-06 cartridge!

I've also had good results with the 180 and heavier bullets, using Reloader 22, and essentially treating the .30-06 like a magnum. Heavy bullet + lots of slow burning powder = excellent results!

 

[bullet]

180gr bullet in a 30-06 likes IMR4350, H4831sc and H4350 also H414 can surprise you on occasion.

 

[old #7]

H4831 and rl-22 for the 180's and above.
H4831 and rl-19 for 165's.

 

[clearwater]

IMR 4350 or RL19 best in mine. Can't get enough rl22 or 4831 in the
case to get much velocity and they also give poor accuracy.

 

[Richracer1]

I tried load up some 180ETs in my 06 using RL-22. The mid-load (max for ET) was so compressed, I had a hell-of-a time getting the bullets to seat at the depth I wanted (3.39"). Then I found while trying to shoot them that they had backed out. One to the point I couldn't close the bolt.

Just saying this so anyone wanting to use the 180ET and RL-22 in a 30-06 are fore warned. This issue will be worse if you try to seat even deeper than I did.

 

[ArmyCW]

I tried load up some 180ETs in my 06 using RL-22. The mid-load (max for ET) was so compressed, I had a hell-of-a time getting the bullets to seat at the depth I wanted (3.39"). Then I found while trying to shoot them that they had backed out. One to the point I couldn't close the bolt.

Just saying this so anyone wanting to use the 180ET and RL-22 in a 30-06 are fore warned. This issue will be worse if you try to seat even deeper than I did.

Thanks for the info. For now I've loaded about 12 rounds with IMR 4350
to see how they perform. Weather here in MD has been cold-- mid 20's
during daytime with winds 10-30 mph--not good shooting weather.
maybe Sat or sunday here.... Maybe take the Harley out instead

 

[FOTIS]

H4350 and slower.

 

[tjRoberts]

I am a big fan of IMR-4350 and RL-19 as general purpose powders in the 30,06.
But With 180 grain bullets , I have had very good results with RL-22.
I recomend you give RL-22 a try , but only if your IMR-4350 loads don't plese you.
...tj3006

 

[YoteSmoker]

IMR4350 and RL22 are good candidates for the 180 grainers in 30-06. My Browning BBR likes 60 grains RL22 whereas my friends Interarms likes 54.5 IMR4350....both shooting 180 Accubonds.

 

[JD338]

IMR4350 and RL22 are good candidates for the 180 grainers in 30-06. My Browning BBR likes 60 grains RL22 whereas my friends Interarms likes 54.5 IMR4350....both shooting 180 Accubonds.

+1 for IMR 4350 and RL 22.

JD338

 

[Rem 700]

Thought I might just weigh in...
I use IMR 4831 in my O6 with both the 165 and 180 grain AB and BT. My gun loves this slow buring powder at 57 grains.

 

[Richracer1]

I worked up a load for my 06 and 180AB using H414. I don't recall the actual amount of H414, but the results were awesome.

My 180AB load is as follows:

Brass: Nosler trimmed to 2.48"
Primer: GM210M
Powder: 55.5gn of H414
COL: 3.39" Tip-to-Base

 

[Alaska]

My go too load:

30-06

57.0 of IMR 4350
180gr Nosler Part
WW Brass
Fed 210Match Primer

2700 FPS load with 22" Barrel