Load data 30-06 180gr Nosler Part. with H4350

[nosler06]

I have been through the Nosler6 manual and no data listed fro the 30-06 with 180gr Nosler Part. using the H4350 powder. Does anyone know if this data is in a different manual say #7. If I go to the Hodgdon site it will list for 180gr bullet, but like I read somewhere in a different post it may not be exact due to different bullet configs between manufacturers. Not really wanting to test pressures with my cheek bones.

 

[DrMike]

Nosler No. 7 Guide shows 56.5 grains of H4350 as a maximum charge with 180 grain Partitions.

 

[FOTIS]

start at 54 you "should" max out at 57 with 2700 fps +

 

[nosler06]

Thanks guys that is great. I guess while off on injury it is time to do some reloading. Thought about a drive to the range today, but it is -3*c and blowing horribly. Oh well as long as the snow does not get too deep I have all winter to get punched some holes in the paper.

 

[SJB358]

Good luck, I imagine you'll have a good amount of snow here pretty quick in your area!

 

[Hegland]

57 with 2700 fps +

+1. Critters hate it.

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

With the 180gr bullet you may wish to consider H4831.
H/Imr 4350 is the goto powder up to 165gr bullet
Above that H4831 takes over.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have had really good luck with IMR 4350; 57.5 grs for 165 Partition; 56 grs for 180 Partition. They clock at 2860 and 2720 respectively in my 22 inch barrel Model 70.

 

[nosler06]

With the 180gr bullet you may wish to consider H4831.
H/Imr 4350 is the goto powder up to 165gr bullet
Above that H4831 takes over.

You know it is funny that you should suggest that one. An dear old hunting partner who taught me most of what I know about hunting and reloading had used the H4831 in his 300 H&H mag the whole time he had that gun. It was deadly accurate, and I can remember gopher hunting with it anywhere from 200 to 350yds. I have a friend that just started reloading and is using the H4831sc for his 300 win mag. Would you use the straight H4831 or the H4831sc for the 30-06. I love to play around with my 30-06, but mostly have relied on the IMR4350, 55.5gr, CCI200's and 180gr Nosler Partitions. I am leaning more towards the "H" powders just for the fact they tend to be less temperature sensitive.

 

[nosler06]

Wel I must say that at least I followed the advise that was passed to me by DrMike to only but 1lb of powder until you find and settle on the magic potion. Like I just posted . Would you use H4831 or H4831sc in the 30-06 with 180gr Nosler Parts??

 

[DrMike]

Wel I must say that at least I followed the advise that was passed to me by DrMike to only but 1lb of powder until you find and settle on the magic potion. Like I just posted . Would you use H4831 or H4831sc in the 30-06 with 180gr Nosler Parts??

The burn rates are essentially identical, so it won't make much difference. If you use a powder measure, the H4831SC will meter easier. I use both for the same bullets as I work up. It depends on which one I have most of at any given time.

 

[shoots_5]

I'd go with the sc version just because it meters much better. Not much difference in burn rate I believe. And I also use 4831 in my 300 H&H and it's a match made in heaven!

 

[Antelope_Sniper]

I've used both versions of H4831, but like the others previously mentioned use the SC version because it meters better.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have used both versions of IMR 7828 and SSC. They are he same as nearly as I can tell from loads being identical for the two of them.

 

[Elkman]

My favorite Partition load was 61 gr. of H-4831, with WW cases, and the 180. Probably over book max, but they shot well, and no pressure signs. You are right that the SC stuff meters better but I single load with a plastic spoon.

 

[Guy Miner]

The .30-06, 180's and H4350 go great together. Fine accuracy and velocity.

Follow the guidance in Hodgdon's online manual, or buy their annual print manual, and work up your load. You can get close to 2800 fps with their pressure tested data, and I can attest that it is an accurate combination.

A guy could do a lot of hunting with a good .30-06 and quality 180 gr bullets. Absolutely.

Guy

 

[nosler06]

The .30-06, 180's and H4350 go great together. Fine accuracy and velocity.

Follow the guidance in Hodgdon's online manual, or buy their annual print manual, and work up your load. You can get close to 2800 fps with their pressure tested data, and I can attest that it is an accurate combination.

A guy could do a lot of hunting with a good .30-06 and quality 180 gr bullets. Absolutely.

Guy

I like what you are saying, and looking at the data set on the Hodgdon site it shows:

Bullet Weight Manufact Powder Bullet Di. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Press Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Press
180 GR. SIE SPBT Hodgdon H4831 .308" 3.300" 54.0 2447 34,700 60.0C 2710 44,300 CUP
180 GR. SIE SPBT Hodgdon H4350 .308" 3.300" 52.0 2543 37,800 57.5 2798 49,300 CUP

If I read this correctly why would I want to load a compressed load to get less velocity. IMO the H4350 makes the better sense as a fit with the 30-06. Am I doing something wrong with how I am looking at this data? I do see that the pressure is much lower for the H4831 powder.

 

[nosler06]

One other thing that I had been looking at thank you FOTIS for the different burn charts is that the H4831 is a much slower burning powder that the H4350. Just not sure if it would make sense to drop the burn rates that far. If someone who knows more about this can share the info I would really appreciate it. Thanks

 

[nosler06]

start at 54 you "should" max out at 57 with 2700 fps +

I have a ladder H4350 powder of 52.0gr to 57.0gr in 1.0gr increments. I found that with the Hodgdon tables. Only time on the range will tell me what I need to know. If I have to play more with 0.5gr increments I will have a starting place to play with.

 

[Elkman]

nosler06
If I read this correctly why would I want to load a compressed load to get less velocity. IMO the H4350 makes the better sense as a fit with the 30-06. Am I doing something wrong with how I am looking at this data? I do see that the pressure is much lower for the H4831 powder.

I was loading this load in the early 1960's, we had a 10 lb. keg of surplus military 4831. I did not even know that 4350 existed at that time. I probably should not have posted that load.