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April 19, 2013, 03:08 PM | #1 |
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Loads for 30-06 using Speer Target Match 168gr and IMR4198/3031/4350?
Hey guys so im getting ready to make some loads in 30-06 using some powder that was given to me (1 lb each of IMR 4198/3031/4350) and I acquired some Speer Target Match 168grain BTHP. I just wanted to see if anyone has any decent target loads for any of these powders with this bullet? If you can, please include COL as well so I know that the seating is correct with I caliper it. Thanks so much! Im shooting a Remington Bolt gun using once fired federal brass and winchester large rifle primers.
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April 19, 2013, 03:25 PM | #2 |
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Consult the Speer manual, and mail the 4350 to me.
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April 19, 2013, 03:39 PM | #3 |
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3031's the best of those for best accuracy.
4350's the best for highest muzzle velocity 4198's the best for reduced loads. Consult reliable reloading data for charge weights. |
April 20, 2013, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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Fifty five grains of IMR/AA or H4350 with a 168 or 175 is an excellent target load in a 30-06 bolt gun. I have shot ammunition cans of the stuff out to 600 yards and shot HM scores with that load. The differences between brands of 4350 is slight, if you were developing a maximum load then you would have to pay attention to the lot to lot differences, but at this load level, pushing a bullet just at 2700 fps, that is probably below 50,000 psia with every brand of 4350.
For future reference, if you ever plan to shoot this in a Garand, this powder is not appropriate for use in a Garand. Port pressures would be too high. IMR 3031 has an appropriate curve for a gas gun it will also shoot very well in the 30-06 with a 168. M70 26" Douglas Barrel 168 gr Sierra 2nds 55.0 H4350 RA54 Fed210M 27 July 97 T = 88F Ave Vel = 2678 Std Dev = 36 ES = 78 Low = 2635 High = 2713 N = 7 M98 26" 1-10 Wilson Barrel 175 gr Sierra 55.0grs AA4350 wtd. FED 210M W/W cases OAL 3.30" 5 Oct 2000 T=70° F Ave Vel = 2710 Std Dev = 18 ES = 43 Low = 2679 High = 2722 N = 5 Group Size: Excellent group, rounded primers
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