500m 30-06 Load

SGT_Ben · June 20, 2013, 07:38 PM

Good evening, I have a winchester 670 in 30-06 that I would like to develop a 500m target load for. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good bullet/powder combination. I like IMR4064 as I have a decent amount of it and it works in most of my other guns but I'm not married to it. I was also thinking of using either a 168 or 175gr bullet, but I would love any suggestions. Thanks for your help.

Hawg · June 20, 2013, 08:11 PM

57 grains of IMR 4350 with 168 grain Sierra HPBT Match. That's a max load so work up to it. Its an extremely accurate round out of my 26 inch barrels.

csmsss · June 20, 2013, 08:32 PM

4064 is an excellent powder for .30-06. Since you've already got it, why not see what it's capable of with different bullets? The Sierra Match King and Lapua Scenar bullets are extremely well regarded by precision shooters.

Bart B. · June 20, 2013, 09:10 PM

If its bore is as oversize as other Win. 30 caliber ones, best accuracy will happen with bullets at least .3085" diameter. Sierra's are not fat enough.

Boomer58cal · June 20, 2013, 09:46 PM

I like Hornedy A-max. 150gn and up. Stick with your powder, it's good stuff. I use 4895 and 4350 myself.

Boomer

Bamashooter · June 21, 2013, 04:03 AM

I shoot 400yrds with my Remington made 03 using 155gr Matchking bullets and IMR-4895. I can shoot sub-moa all day long at 100yrds with this load. If it shoots well at 400 I don't see why it cant get it done at 500 and then some.

Jimro · June 21, 2013, 07:11 AM

Garand match load data from the NRA. http://masterpostemple.bravepages.com/M1load.htm high charge data.
http://cartridgeloaders.com/article/...he%20NRA).html lower charge data.

165/168 grain FMJ, HP or SP bullets 47.0 to 48.0 grains IMR 4094
173/175 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets 46.0 to 47.0 grains IMR 4064

These are middle of the range loads that meet the pressure needs of the M1.

I think they are a good starting place with the components you have on hand. As always look to Hodgdon's data for starting loads, and work up until accuracy presents itself, then stop.

Jimro

June 20, 2013, 07:38 PM	#1
SGT_Ben Junior Member Join Date: May 2, 2013 Posts: 1	500m 30-06 Load Good evening, I have a winchester 670 in 30-06 that I would like to develop a 500m target load for. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good bullet/powder combination. I like IMR4064 as I have a decent amount of it and it works in most of my other guns but I'm not married to it. I was also thinking of using either a 168 or 175gr bullet, but I would love any suggestions. Thanks for your help.

June 20, 2013, 09:46 PM	#5
Boomer58cal Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2013 Location: closer than you think Posts: 967	I like Hornedy A-max. 150gn and up. Stick with your powder, it's good stuff. I use 4895 and 4350 myself. Boomer __________________ The number one cause of death in the 20th century. 290,000,000 citizens were first disarmed and then murdered by their own governments. This number does not include those killed in war. We're from the government, we're here to help

June 21, 2013, 07:11 AM	#7
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Garand match load data from the NRA. http://masterpostemple.bravepages.com/M1load.htm high charge data. http://cartridgeloaders.com/article/...he%20NRA).html lower charge data. 165/168 grain FMJ, HP or SP bullets 47.0 to 48.0 grains IMR 4094 173/175 grain FMJ or HPBT bullets 46.0 to 47.0 grains IMR 4064 These are middle of the range loads that meet the pressure needs of the M1. I think they are a good starting place with the components you have on hand. As always look to Hodgdon's data for starting loads, and work up until accuracy presents itself, then stop. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

June 20, 2013, 08:11 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	57 grains of IMR 4350 with 168 grain Sierra HPBT Match. That's a max load so work up to it. Its an extremely accurate round out of my 26 inch barrels.

June 20, 2013, 08:32 PM	#3
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	4064 is an excellent powder for .30-06. Since you've already got it, why not see what it's capable of with different bullets? The Sierra Match King and Lapua Scenar bullets are extremely well regarded by precision shooters.

June 20, 2013, 09:10 PM	#4
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	If its bore is as oversize as other Win. 30 caliber ones, best accuracy will happen with bullets at least .3085" diameter. Sierra's are not fat enough.

June 21, 2013, 04:03 AM	#6
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	I shoot 400yrds with my Remington made 03 using 155gr Matchking bullets and IMR-4895. I can shoot sub-moa all day long at 100yrds with this load. If it shoots well at 400 I don't see why it cant get it done at 500 and then some.