Which 30/06 bullets would you try?

[581]

I have decided I'm going to remove the scope from my Brno zkk in 30/06 and use the irons and pop up peep this year. I dug out most of my 30 cal bullets and have lots of 180gr - 220grs. I have a few different powder options, Imr 4350, imr 4831, H4831, imr4064 and Wlr primers. I'm just looking to play around with the heavier bullets and the iron sights and do some plinking. Not looking for top speeds. Might even use the Lee loader and a scoop haha! I thought it might be fun to get opinions on how you would load up your test rounds if you had these options?

 

[Lefty Dick]

Save the Partition’s for critter hunting, replacing those is a costly affair these days.

4350 and the 220’s can get you close to 2400 with out a lot of doing, heck I managed 2380 with 220’s from a 20” bbl.

4831 is a bit slow for the 30/06 H or IMR, and 4064 works good for lighter pills or reduced loads but for 180’s on up look to 4350.

Post a range report when you can, have fun

 

[jamesharrison]

With open sights, I use Hornady 220 gr. RNSP with either RL19 or RL22. Accuracy was equal with W760, but velocity was ~200 fps slower with that one.

 

[jethunter]

4350 and 180gr bullets are a proven combo in 30-06. 4064 is good with 165gr bullets, and 180gr are no slouch either.

The 220gr bullets are useful in 30-06 and 4831 could work well with them.

Years ago I used H4831 with 180gr because my loading manual said it gave top velocity in 30-06. Later I got a chronograph and learned that wasn't true in my rifles.

 

[581]

Thanks for the responses guys. I'm going to try some of these 220gr. Like I said I'm not looking for top speed, but I will run them through a chronograph just to see where I'm at.
I was looking at some reloading manuals then compared the card with my old Lee loader. The Lee loader loads seem very light in comparison. For example using a 220 gr bullet, the scoop will get approximately 46grs of imr4350. The hodgdon data says starting load of imr 4350 is 49grs up to a max of 52.5grs.
Hodgdon data also says it will get the best velocity with H4831 @ 57.5grs. Interesting that this data states a higher velocity then any of the other powders for 220gr bullets. So much data out there, so little time.

 

[Denver Steve]

Those 220 grain RN interlocks are my bullet of choice for many 30 calibers. Amazing hunting bullet.

 

[Denver Steve]

The CIL 220's are also really good. I have a box or two of those still. Basically every bullet you have there are perfect 30-06 hunting rounds.

 

[MRP]

180RN 4350