The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .30-06 -- 180gr down to 165gr?

Nathan · September 3, 2012, 10:35 AM

I'm with you here!

I used to hunt with a 30'06. I shot 150gr at first. They were fine. When we really got into Antelope hunting and loading our own, I found out that BC gets noticeably higher around 180gr.

So, even at a lower starting velocity, the 180's will catch up.

Play with JBM Ballistics and you will see.

September 3, 2012, 10:35 AM	#17
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,326	I'm with you here! I used to hunt with a 30'06. I shot 150gr at first. They were fine. When we really got into Antelope hunting and loading our own, I found out that BC gets noticeably higher around 180gr. So, even at a lower starting velocity, the 180's will catch up. Play with JBM Ballistics and you will see.