M62 Tracer Rounds in 30-06

studman5578 · July 10, 2009, 10:53 AM

Ok so I'm noob and forgot to look for specific loading data for these tracers I bought before I bought them, and now that they are on the way, I can't find the data. I've had no problem finding data for the 308 win or the m25 tracer, but can't find the m62 in 30-06. For primers I've got Remington large rifle and large rifle magnum, and for powder I've got varget and 3031. i have a feeling I'll need to go out and buy a different powder at some point soon anyway but I would prefer to not if I didn't have to. Afterall, i'm just a broke college student. Thanks for your help guys!

AlaskaMike · July 10, 2009, 12:41 PM

What's the bullet weight?

studman5578 · July 10, 2009, 12:57 PM

145 grain. I'm also curious about the powder-tracer compound interaction. if its dangerous with certain powders. any information will help. thanks again for anything. BTW my gun is a savage 111

AlaskaMike · July 10, 2009, 01:59 PM

I've never tried loading tracers before, but I wouldn't think there would be any weird reaction between the tracer compound and powder. I could be wrong though.

I'd use data for 150 grain bullets with those and go with Varget. Try both powders though--I've heard of people having very good accuracy in .30-06 with 3031.

Mike

July 10, 2009, 10:53 AM	#1
studman5578 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Varying between 1 and 3 hours from Chicago Posts: 152	M62 Tracer Rounds in 30-06 Ok so I'm noob and forgot to look for specific loading data for these tracers I bought before I bought them, and now that they are on the way, I can't find the data. I've had no problem finding data for the 308 win or the m25 tracer, but can't find the m62 in 30-06. For primers I've got Remington large rifle and large rifle magnum, and for powder I've got varget and 3031. i have a feeling I'll need to go out and buy a different powder at some point soon anyway but I would prefer to not if I didn't have to. Afterall, i'm just a broke college student. Thanks for your help guys!

July 10, 2009, 12:41 PM	#2
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 943	What's the bullet weight?

July 10, 2009, 12:57 PM	#3
studman5578 Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2009 Location: Varying between 1 and 3 hours from Chicago Posts: 152	145 grain. I'm also curious about the powder-tracer compound interaction. if its dangerous with certain powders. any information will help. thanks again for anything. BTW my gun is a savage 111

July 10, 2009, 01:59 PM	#4
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 943	I've never tried loading tracers before, but I wouldn't think there would be any weird reaction between the tracer compound and powder. I could be wrong though. I'd use data for 150 grain bullets with those and go with Varget. Try both powders though--I've heard of people having very good accuracy in .30-06 with 3031. Mike