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Hawg · December 10, 2007, 05:56 AM

I use 165 gr. Hornady BTBT and 168 gr. Sierra HPBT Match with 57 grs. of IMR 4350 with excellent results in both of my 06's. Mine are not Ackley Improved tho. It's a hot load and runs over 2900 FPS out of my 26 inch barrles but I've experienced no problems with it.

December 10, 2007, 05:56 AM	#5
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	I use 165 gr. Hornady BTBT and 168 gr. Sierra HPBT Match with 57 grs. of IMR 4350 with excellent results in both of my 06's. Mine are not Ackley Improved tho. It's a hot load and runs over 2900 FPS out of my 26 inch barrles but I've experienced no problems with it.