Quick load needed

Jager1

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Sep 23, 2010
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Could I please have a quick load ran for a 30-06 with a 150 AccuBond and Vaget powder using a 22" barrel.

Thanks,
Jager1
 
Jager1,

I can't give you a QL run, as it's on a dell computer with no internet access, and I type this on a Mac.

However, it looks like you should run into a good barrel node around 2950 fps, or 54.5 to 55.0 grains of Varget, 150 AB, and 3.250 OAL. I put in 69.2 and 70.2 grains of water for the case volume (defaults to 68.2, but none of my 30-06 chambers have been that tight, and I use match chamber reamers).

A word of caution--QL says this 54.5/55.0 grain load is 61,000 to 62,000 PSI, so above SAAMI max for a 30-06. If it were a .270 it wouldn't be above max. Of course, work up please!

v/r
Joel
 
Oh, and it looks like Hodgdon says 51.0 grains is a max load. Looks like Hodgdon thinks you'll get 2975 fps out of 51.0 grains. As always, use caution.

Do you have a chrono? I would definitely use it in this case--high velocity means high pressure.
 
Third source, the Berger manual says 52.1 grains is a max load of Varget with a 150. FWIW, the Berger manual is pretty anemic for other 30-06 loads, but it's published data nonetheless.
 
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