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- Thread starter j_m_ru
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Since you have already decided what powders that you will try, instead of Nosler's most accurate powder shown in the table, then be sure to start at their listed "start" load and work up in reasonable increments. That process is well described in most every reloading manual. No one can tell you ahead of time what the most accurate load will be in your rifle. Note that they used Nosler brand cases and Winchester WLR primers. If you are not exactly matching those components, even more reason for you to start at the Start load and work up. Also notice they are telling you what over-all cartridge length that they used in their testing - your rifle's magazine and/or your rifle's throat might want a different length, but so long as their length actually fits into your magazine, is as good a place to start as any. Your 22" barrel is 2" shorter than the one they used - so expect to lose 30 to 50 fps, per inch of barrel.
IMR 4064 in 52 grains is considered as a pet load for a 150 grains bullet in 30-06. If you can measure your max COL in your rifle, do it and start at around 30 thousands less. if not you can always start with what Nosler provides. If I were you I would load 48, 49, 50, 51, 51.5 and 52 grains, with 3 cartridges for each load. Watch for your groups and for the velocity in addition to signs of high pressure. You want to have good groups, say less than 1.5 inches with good velocity . From a 22 inch barrel you will loose around 50-70 fps relative to a standard 24 in barrel. Nosler brass is excellent but expensive now. I also use Norma brass. 165 grain bullets are excellent for deer. You do not need premium bullets if you hunt deer with a 30-06. I use mainly Sierra bullets in 150 and 165 grains in my Browning BAR. For 150 grains, Big Game powder is unbeatable. For 165 and 180 grains, I use H4350. Sub moa with all loads.
