Suggested PET Loads for 150r E-Tip in a 30-06

[trsmith1818]

Everyone

I got a new 30-06 recently and am beginning to work up some loads for the E-Tips. Ive never used a monolithic bullet for reloading and was looking for some suggestions to start. Looking for power/charge/distance from land information that has been successful for you

Also do you think the 150 grain bullet is "good enough medicine" for things ranging from antelope-deer-elk-black bear? Would like to work up a "do it all" load once since having kids has cut into my tinkering time. Thanks as always

 

[DrMike]

I would be quite comfortable with a 150 grain E-Tip in my 30-06 for most of the game I hunt. I mean, a 140 grain Partition or A-Frame will handle nearly everything in my AO, and do so with aplomb. Thus, the 150 grain E-Tip will perform quite well. I've taken game with a 150 grain GMX in my 30-06. I used a stiff charge of IMR 4831; it shot MOA and gave me ~3000 fps. More recently, I've worked with both the 165 grain GMX (sub-MOA and ~2900 fps) and with the 168 grain E-Tip (MOA and ~2900 fps). Either will do what is required to bring game home.

 

[kraky]

Check out hogdon.com they have some very specific loads for the etip. In general most people say. 050 off the lands is a great place to start. Some of the newer etips have a band that will likely reduce start pressure a bit.
I played w/the 150e tip a little and didn't find it finicky. I got at least average accuracy for my gun but didn't try further tuning w/seat depth or slight powder changes. I4831 and 4350 both worked pretty good.

 

[gerry]

My experience with the 150 gr E Tip was with Big Game and H 4350, H 4350 was quite accurate at around .110" off the lands. Like was mentioned already Nosler has changed the E Tip and who knows exactly what depth will work but trying different depths is a good idea. Big Game gave good speed but average accuracy but every gun is different and yours might do well with it. Like DrMike said I would hunt everything in this area big or small and feel good about it.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I use IMR 4350 mainly and the 165 gr, Partition in my .30-06. I don't have to use leadless and the 165 Partition kills really well on deer.

 

[trsmith1818]

Some of the newer etips have a band that will likely reduce start pressure a bit.

Ugh...this Is why I stopped trying to play with barnes. The darn relied grooves keep lining up the the end of the case and I couldn't get a secure fit. I hope that would be the case or Ill have to take them back

 

[kraky]

The etips w/a band only have one band...it won't affect seating neck tension at all. I load alot of Barnes bullets too and have never had neck tension trouble....not sure what you ran into there. Is it you feel the need to crimp or something?

 

[30-338]

I've used 150gr E-Tips in one of my 30-06 and .050" off the lands about same as I use with Barnes bullets. They shot so good got about 4/5 box as those last me for couple years and may try box of new ones and work those up using same powder H-4350.

My other 30-06 using 180gr Partition.