30-06 reloading tips for a beginner

[bbobie]

You have picked a great caliber and rifle , it’s a very easy and accurate caliber to start with , enjoy

 

[444shooter]

And why pray tell would accuracy not matter cause it's a hunting rifle? Ken Waters knew a thing or two about "Pet Loads' hence the book.You will save a lot of components and time following his advice.Your mileage may vary.

Never said accuracy doesn't matter. A person just does not need benchrest accuracy before they can go hunting. Fantastic if it does shoot that great.

 

[nowarningshot]

Even if you want a benchrest hunting rifle, it is hard to pack the bench walking up the slash.

Whatever your load accomplishes, its something from 2-4x that in the field.

While Ken Waters is a good guide, it also includes powders, primers, and projectiles not manufactured for so long, that i have never heard of them.

 

[mbogo3]

I won't keep a BA hunting rifle that won't shoot 3 shots under an inch at 100 yards.My Marlin lever 1895/45-70 with do 1/2" .Didn't bring a bench hunting just some shooting sticks and a folding stool.Many of the Waters loads are Winchester,Hodgon and IMR all still available today.

 

[Camaroguy]

Hard to go far wrong with H4350 and a 165 or 180 grain bullet. I`ve had good success hunting with H4350 and 178 grain bullets.

 

[Hand Skills]

H4350
165gr Nosler Ballistic tips (to start with)
Win or RP brass
Federal 210M primers (the match version)

Balance beam scale and powder trickler
Dial calliper (maybe add a comparator later)
Kinetic bullet puller

Any old dies will do, should be able to find a set of RCBS dies in good shape for $50 shipped on the EE. If you are buying new, go with Forster I wish someone told me about Forster BR dies in the beginning.