Reloading for Savage axis 30 06

cook2007 · November 2, 2014, 09:09 AM

Hello. starting to work up a load for my fathers savage axis in 30 06. Is there any recommendations for a good accurate loading for this gun. Looking for any one that owns or has reloaded for this model of gun, and their experience with it. loading a hornady interlock 165gr btsp, and a 165gr sierra game king btsp Thank you.

hooligan1 · November 2, 2014, 05:31 PM

My 700 likes those Sierra 165'S with 56.5 grains of IMR4350, but you need to start at least 10 percent lower...shoots very consistant and accurate.

.45 Vet · November 3, 2014, 08:25 PM

Been using 165 Game Kings in my -06 for 35 years. I 've switched from IMR4350, to H4350 as it flows much better through my measure,(shorter granuals ). I load it over 57 grains of powder, bullet is seated .030" off the lands of my rifle. Might be too long in your magazine, this load is for an older Mossberg not a Savage.

CarJunkieLS1 · November 4, 2014, 10:27 PM

A classic 30-06 load with 165gr bullets is 57gr of IMR4350 and a COAL of 3.300...HOWEVER start 10% lower and work up. My Mossberg 30-06 shoots 57gr IMR 4350 and a 165gr Speer BTSP into 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards all day long. Just gotta keep the barrel on the cool side.

November 2, 2014, 09:09 AM	#1
cook2007 Member Join Date: September 28, 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 27	Reloading for Savage axis 30 06 Hello. starting to work up a load for my fathers savage axis in 30 06. Is there any recommendations for a good accurate loading for this gun. Looking for any one that owns or has reloaded for this model of gun, and their experience with it. loading a hornady interlock 165gr btsp, and a 165gr sierra game king btsp Thank you.

November 2, 2014, 05:31 PM	#2
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,586	My 700 likes those Sierra 165'S with 56.5 grains of IMR4350, but you need to start at least 10 percent lower...shoots very consistant and accurate. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

November 3, 2014, 08:25 PM	#3
.45 Vet Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Western Penn. Posts: 387	Been using 165 Game Kings in my -06 for 35 years. I 've switched from IMR4350, to H4350 as it flows much better through my measure,(shorter granuals ). I load it over 57 grains of powder, bullet is seated .030" off the lands of my rifle. Might be too long in your magazine, this load is for an older Mossberg not a Savage. __________________ For those who've never fought for it, the price of freedom shall never be known...

November 4, 2014, 10:27 PM	#4
CarJunkieLS1 Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2013 Posts: 686	A classic 30-06 load with 165gr bullets is 57gr of IMR4350 and a COAL of 3.300...HOWEVER start 10% lower and work up. My Mossberg 30-06 shoots 57gr IMR 4350 and a 165gr Speer BTSP into 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards all day long. Just gotta keep the barrel on the cool side.