The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .30-06 = WTL 150gr nosler BT practice load.

Hutch · September 22, 2000, 09:46 AM

Generally speaking, with the usual warnings, you can START with the same starting loads for one jacketed bullet/weight with another brand of jacketed bullet in the same weight.

I have had very good luck with Hornady 150 gr SP (#3031) in .30-'06. It's not a boat tail, but at the ranges you describe, I don't think it matters. I've heard other folks cuss Hornady. Just depends, I guess. You might try AA2520 powder. It's a ball powder that meters well and has a good reputation for accuracy in this caliber.

FYI, there's no reason at all not to hunt with your handloads, and quit buying factory ammo altogether. Maybe I misunderstand. If you're loading the Nosler 150BT, you're not going to find a softpoint hunting bullet that is more than a couple cents less expensive per bullet. If you're buying ammo loaded w/ Nosler BT's, stop. Load your own.

All the best, and bring any questions...

September 22, 2000, 09:46 AM	#2
Hutch Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,124	Generally speaking, with the usual warnings, you can START with the same starting loads for one jacketed bullet/weight with another brand of jacketed bullet in the same weight. I have had very good luck with Hornady 150 gr SP (#3031) in .30-'06. It's not a boat tail, but at the ranges you describe, I don't think it matters. I've heard other folks cuss Hornady. Just depends, I guess. You might try AA2520 powder. It's a ball powder that meters well and has a good reputation for accuracy in this caliber. FYI, there's no reason at all not to hunt with your handloads, and quit buying factory ammo altogether. Maybe I misunderstand. If you're loading the Nosler 150BT, you're not going to find a softpoint hunting bullet that is more than a couple cents less expensive per bullet. If you're buying ammo loaded w/ Nosler BT's, stop. Load your own. All the best, and bring any questions...