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I've got good preliminary results with 43.0 grains of IMR 4064 behind either a Hornady or SMK 168 gr HPBT.
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For years I shot NRA Highpower with a 200 yard load of a 168 Match and 42.0 grains IMR 4895. This was in a 30-06 bolt rifle. I shot it standing and sitting rapid fire. This load would clean the 200 yard target. It was mild, about 2400 fps.
I have no doubt that 43.0 grs of IMR 4064 is an equivalent. Most of my 308 and 30-06 IMR 4895 loads can be duplicated with a load of IMR 4064 that had one grain more of powder.
A reduced load like this won't shoot worth a hoot in a Garand, but I had no problems what so ever in a bolt rifle.