30-06 reloading data?

[gunguy1991]

I'm trying to work up a load with 180gr Barnes TSX. I have a winchester model 70 with a 26" barrel. I am looking for a match load and am trying to find a good long range load.

 

[Hangingrock]

I have no experience with Barnes. With bullet weights in 180Gr I’ve found IMR4350 to be very consistent.

 

[Kachok]

Some people recommend the slow burning RL22 for 180gr 06, accuracy is supposed to be good and Nosler #6 has it as the highest speed of them all in 180gr. Never treid it myself but now that my Deep Curls are in I am itching to give it a try. RL22 shoots remarkably well (and fast) in my 6.5x55 with its hefty 140gr pills so I don't doubt that one bit.
If you want a long ranged match load might I reccomend Serria Match Kings instead, Serrias are in genral the most accurate bullets I have ever loaded and their ballistics are far better then the TSX or even the TTSX.

 

[gunguy1991]

I haven't used RL-22 before, what are some good loads? I don't have a chrony to measure velocity so I am trying to go by less than maximum loads.

 

[rcmodel]

Barnes says IMR-4064.  Indicates most accurate load
http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/30-06SpringfieldWeb1.pdf

Believe I'd try that!

rc

 

[readyeddy]

I use Sierra #2160 over 55.3 grains of IMR 4350. Prints 1/2" groups at 100 yards and goes about 2700 fps out of my 22" barrel.

 

[Kachok]

I haven't used RL-22 before, what are some good loads? I don't have a chrony to measure velocity so I am trying to go by less than maximum loads.

Nosler says 61gr is the max charge, but most people who I know that use 180gr say 59gr is the sweet spot. No need to hit max pressures since this is the fastest powder listed for the 06 pushing a whopping 2777fps with a 59gr charge and a staggering 2872fps at max (faster then some factory 300 Win Mag), which BTW is not max due to pressure but rather the limit of how far you can compress a load with RL22 114%
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of these loads since I live in whitetail country and have not need for anything heavier then my 165gr Game Kings which drop my game with an authority.

 

[rcmodel]

But, the OP's question was about 180gr Barnes TSX solid copper bullets.

They don't play by the same rules, or use the same loads as conventional cup & core 165 & 180 gr Sierra Game Kings!

rc

 

[Kachok]

But, the OP's question was about 180gr Barnes TSX solid copper bullets.

They don't play by the same rules, or use the same loads as conventional cup & core 165 & 180 gr Sierra Game Kings!

rc

I have loaded TSX bullets in 30-06 before and there is not a world of difference between them and conventional bullets. Same rules apply, start low and work up, you will get a slight reduction in effective case capacity due to copper being slightly lighter then lead, and hence taking up more space in the case, that is why I listed the data for the slightly lower charge as well. I used starting load data from cup and core bullets working up my load with no pressure signs. BTW starting charge is listed at 57gr RL22 2682fps.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have no experience with Barnes. With bullet weights in 180Gr I’ve found IMR4350 to be very consistent.

I agree 4350 is a great 30-06 powder but I go in a slightly different direction with H4350. I use it for all bullets 165gr and heavier in the 30-06.