30-06 Load Data
- Thread starter JEC
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It would be good to have a manual...however, the info is usually pretty accessable on the net... just could'nt find the trim length for the brass. The Hogdon Site says a max of 59gr of H4350 for 165 Sie but I couldn't find the trim length for the brass. I always start at least 30/thou off the lands and 10% under the max powder charge.
There's a lot more info in a manual than just load data. Like trim-to lengths.
59 grains is the max load. 53 grains is the starting load. Minus 10% is close though.
Trim to 2.484". Max case length is 2.494". Max OAL is 3.340".
You'll find IMR4064 gives more consistent accuracy than H4350. The .30-06 loves it.
59 grains is the max load. 53 grains is the starting load. Minus 10% is close though.
Trim to 2.484". Max case length is 2.494". Max OAL is 3.340".
You'll find IMR4064 gives more consistent accuracy than H4350. The .30-06 loves it.
Thanks guys.
A few years ago I looked at a couple of manuals and got a bit of conflicting information (not enough to make a difference in saftey) ---can't remember what they were ..... ie Sierra listed several different powder loads for each of their bullets...then checked the IMR powder manual using the same sierra bullets and sometimes the max's were different. I guess they do their testing differently.
I uaually buy, and play with 4 - 6 centerfires each year so I do a lot of reloading. I stick with the charge weight data provided by the powder manufacturers.... but you are right about not having access to the trim lenth which could be a saftey issue.
A few years ago I looked at a couple of manuals and got a bit of conflicting information (not enough to make a difference in saftey) ---can't remember what they were ..... ie Sierra listed several different powder loads for each of their bullets...then checked the IMR powder manual using the same sierra bullets and sometimes the max's were different. I guess they do their testing differently.
I uaually buy, and play with 4 - 6 centerfires each year so I do a lot of reloading. I stick with the charge weight data provided by the powder manufacturers.... but you are right about not having access to the trim lenth which could be a saftey issue.
JEC,
it is good to have couple different manuals for loading.
I have all major makers of bullets and powders plus Quick Load.
It is good to be able to compare different ideas and work up on them.
I will recommend Nosler and Sierra - lots of extra info.
it is good to have couple different manuals for loading.
I have all major makers of bullets and powders plus Quick Load.
It is good to be able to compare different ideas and work up on them.
I will recommend Nosler and Sierra - lots of extra info.
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While there is good information on the net, it is not possible to look at the data from multiple sources at once. I suggest you get as many manuals as possible. Often there appears to be conflicting information, but one source might list load data in velocity increments of 100 fps, while another might list loads in incremental powder charges to the nearest full gr - the two are not going to be the same. Another source might list loads based on incremental pressure, listing only a starting and maximum suggested load. At least one source lists charges by volume rather than weight. Some sources list a "best accuracy" load. Some give powder density. Some sources do not list all the powders that are suitable for a given bullet weight and some sources have special sections for gas guns. Some times the load data is just wrong. The current Hornady data for .375 Ultra is out by - well, alot, but I do not recall ever seeing published data that was dangerous, provided safe loading practices were followed. In order to fully understand what the safe loading practices are, you need manuals.
