8mm-06

[newt]

I would like to ask Dan what velocities he was getting with imr 4895 in his 8mm06? Thankyou.

 

[dan belisle]

Hmm, I'll dig out my loadbook and have a look. - dan

 

[mbogo3]

The Hornady book has quite a bit of data................Harold

 

[dan belisle]

Ok, 56 gr of IMR4895 behind a 150 gr bullet, just under 3000 fps.
53 " " " " 175 " " 2852 fps avg.
50 gr " " " " 185 " " 2640 fps avg.
46 gr " " " " 200 " " 2435 fps avg.

All heavier bullets need a slower powder, and really the 200 gr will work better with a slower powder as well. I haven't run the 195 gr Hornadys through it yet (have a couple of boxes somewhere) - dan

 

[Adam B.]

Hi guys; I'm in Mississauga. do you know, where I can find ammo for K98 in 8mm-06?
Thanks Adam.

 

[240gord]

Hi guys; I'm in Mississauga. do you know, where I can find ammo for K98 in 8mm-06?
Thanks Adam.

I think you will have to reload for that one.

 

[crazydave]

Load info for 8mm-06 4895 powder 150 grain bullet

min load 57.0gr -2931 fps
mid load 59.0gr -3036 fps
MAX LOAD 61.0gr -3114 fps

always start low and work up for your rifle

 

[Adam B.]

Thanks 240Gord! But investing in the equipment, would make my few shots a year very expensive. I'd use it only to hunt deer. If there is someone making this ammo and want to make a few bucks! Cheers!

 

[sunray]

"...making this ammo and want to make a few bucks..." Reloading for money is illegal without the assorted licences.
"...my few shots a year..." 8mm-06 isn't loaded by any of the regular manufacturers. Strictly a reloaders cartridge. Quality Cartridge, Stateside, makes brass though. Don't think they have a Canadian distributor.
You should be practicing with your rifle. You have to sight it in as well.