Sako Finnlite 30-06 owners...

[338wm]

I just picked up a Finnlite in 30-06. Over the weekend I shot many different factory rounds. I shot both 150gr and 180gr ammo. The only one to even come close to what I would call good shooting were the Remington 150gr PSP CL. They shot nice 3/4" groups. All the 180grs were grouping anywhere from 1.5 - 2" groups. I do handload, but I wanted to get an idea of what the factory ammo would shoot. Im not sure if the 1 in 11" twist would have issues with the 180gr bullets or not.

What have you guys found that works well in your rifles.


Regards,

338wm

 

[martinbns]

My son shoots a standard weight Sako 75 30-06. It's pretty accurate with factory ammo, but I never bought enough kinds to find the best.

I load 168 gr TSX over 58 grs of H4350, this load is better than MOA.

 

[Tack-243]

Great rifle, 1 in 10 twist I think these barrels come in....
I load the 165gr Hornady SST with 59grs of IMR 4350, took out a nice whitetail at 250 yds last year, it ran about 40 yds before it hit the ground.

 

[blargon]

What have you guys found that works well in your rifles.

I have found 165gr pills give me the best accuracy. For factory ammo, try something with a 165gr ballistic tip or Accubond.

Great rifle, 1 in 10 twist I think these barrels come in....

All Sako .30 cals are are 1:11 barrels.

 

[338wm]

Thanks for the tips guys. I have 350 Barnes 168gr TTSX, that I hope I can work up a great load for. Fingers crossed.

338wm

 

[martinbns]

Thanks for the tips guys. I have 350 Barnes 168gr TTSX, that I hope I can work up a great load for. Fingers crossed.

338wm

Try 57-58 grains of H4350 with a Fed 210m primer. Very accurate in three different 30-06's for me, runs just under 2900 fps.