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Ozzieman · March 3, 2013, 12:06 PM

+1 Bart B.
I have never loaded 30-06 but I do for the 308. These are for an Ishapore 2A1 carbine and I was surprised at the accuracy. These are 172 GR with gas check and 13 GR of red dot.
If you’re going to shoot lead in a gun that has been shooting jacketed MAKE SURE you clean the barrel of any copper. This copper in the barrel will make the gun lead up quickly.
If you try to make standard velocity out of a 30-06 with lead you might end up with a shotgun.

March 3, 2013, 12:06 PM	#5
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	+1 Bart B. I have never loaded 30-06 but I do for the 308. These are for an Ishapore 2A1 carbine and I was surprised at the accuracy. These are 172 GR with gas check and 13 GR of red dot. If you’re going to shoot lead in a gun that has been shooting jacketed MAKE SURE you clean the barrel of any copper. This copper in the barrel will make the gun lead up quickly. If you try to make standard velocity out of a 30-06 with lead you might end up with a shotgun. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe. Last edited by Ozzieman; February 12, 2017 at 06:27 PM.