Good Hunting Load For 30.06 180 GR. Bullet

BIGR · October 19, 2006, 03:31 PM

What is a good safe hunting load for the 30 .06 using a 180 GR. Bullet. I will be hunting whitetail deer in thick brush and prefer the 180 GR. Bullet. Most shots will be 70 yards or less.

BIGR · October 20, 2006, 07:43 PM

Come on guys surely to goodness someone has a pet load for it. I had a load years ago but have lost my information. I guess its back to the drawing board. I will refer to my manuals. Just thought someone might have some great ideas.

:barf:

LAH · October 20, 2006, 08:34 PM

Use at your own risk and all that rot.

I used IMR 4350 for years. Manuals vary, mine's an old Lyman that said 56 grs. was safe with a 180. Sure was in my Winchester. I loved this powder for 150 gr. and up................Creeker

armedandsafe · October 20, 2006, 09:37 PM

I have hunted with Sierra 180 SPBT over 54.5 gr of 4350 since 1948. I've not found reason to change.

Pops

LAH · October 21, 2006, 08:32 AM

Howdy Pops..........Was charged for speeding in Moses Lake in the 70's. Guilty as charged. You live in a beautiful place..........Creeker

October 19, 2006, 03:31 PM	#1
BIGR Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2000 Location: Mountains Posts: 1,385	Good Hunting Load For 30.06 180 GR. Bullet What is a good safe hunting load for the 30 .06 using a 180 GR. Bullet. I will be hunting whitetail deer in thick brush and prefer the 180 GR. Bullet. Most shots will be 70 yards or less.

October 20, 2006, 09:37 PM	#4
armedandsafe Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: Moses Lake WA Posts: 1,001	I have hunted with Sierra 180 SPBT over 54.5 gr of 4350 since 1948. I've not found reason to change. Pops __________________ Armed and Safe: Not just a theory If it time to bury them, it is time to dig them up. Remember, "Behind every blade of grass."

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October 20, 2006, 07:43 PM	#2
BIGR Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2000 Location: Mountains Posts: 1,385	Come on guys surely to goodness someone has a pet load for it. I had a load years ago but have lost my information. I guess its back to the drawing board. I will refer to my manuals. Just thought someone might have some great ideas. :barf:

October 20, 2006, 08:34 PM	#3
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Use at your own risk and all that rot. I used IMR 4350 for years. Manuals vary, mine's an old Lyman that said 56 grs. was safe with a 180. Sure was in my Winchester. I loved this powder for 150 gr. and up................Creeker

October 21, 2006, 08:32 AM	#5
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Howdy Pops..........Was charged for speeding in Moses Lake in the 70's. Guilty as charged. You live in a beautiful place..........Creeker