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Casey · February 3, 2002, 02:25 AM

Hello all.

I tried to do a search for information, but the search function is down right now.

I own a Remington 700 with a bull barrel in 22-250, a Bushmaster AR15 with a 24" barrel and a Marlin 22 magnum. I also own a Remington 700 with a normal barrel in 30-06. I was just considering working up a soft load for the 30-06, something using a 110gr (or lighter if one exists) bullet.

Is there a good reason to work on a light load for the 30-06? Do I have the "varmit" area covered well enough? The only reason that I can come up with, now that I think of it, is if didn't have the use of the other rifles. Is there another good reason?

By the way, I have bagged more ground hogs with the 22 WMR than any of the others. It is quiet enough that I can use it where I don't want to use the others.

Thanks.

Casey

February 3, 2002, 02:25 AM	#1
Casey Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Delaware, OH, USA Posts: 279	30-06 Varmit load Hello all. I tried to do a search for information, but the search function is down right now. I own a Remington 700 with a bull barrel in 22-250, a Bushmaster AR15 with a 24" barrel and a Marlin 22 magnum. I also own a Remington 700 with a normal barrel in 30-06. I was just considering working up a soft load for the 30-06, something using a 110gr (or lighter if one exists) bullet. Is there a good reason to work on a light load for the 30-06? Do I have the "varmit" area covered well enough? The only reason that I can come up with, now that I think of it, is if didn't have the use of the other rifles. Is there another good reason? By the way, I have bagged more ground hogs with the 22 WMR than any of the others. It is quiet enough that I can use it where I don't want to use the others. Thanks. Casey