1st batch of 30-06 reloads

4895 was couple of inches higher than other loads. Why do you think?

I think that is a great group with the H4895 powder. Now verify the accuracy with a few 10 shot groups.

4895 is pretty fast burning. If you are happy with the results, fine. That is a good group but you might gain a couple hundred FPS by using a slower powder. My manuals list R22, 760, IMR- 4831 and my favorite, IMR-4350 as a good balance for 165 gr bullets. When I am testing a 30-06 my first load is 54 gr of IMR-4350 under a 165 gr Nosler BT or a 168 gr SMK. Normally if the gun doesn't shoot that well you will have to do some major tuning.

The 4895's and the .30-06 go together like macaroni and cheese. Captcurt is correct, though, if you are looking for more velocity, the slower powders are probably your answer.

I wouldn't poo-poo the RL19 just yet... the vertical stringing tells me there might have been some shooter error in there, or a reloading anomaly.

The 165 Gameking over IMR4895 was the first bullet that I loaded for hunting in my 30-06. It was devastating on PA Whitetails. I started downloading them to save some meat. That bullet doesn't need to be driven fast!

I use IMR 4350 with 165’s SGK in my 06. If 4895 doesn’t give you what you want, try the IMR 4350

One thing I have noticed when it comes to 30-06, the 165 grain bullets seem to be the sweet spot, other weights should accurately on my rifle but not nearly as accurate as a 165 grainer. I would stick to 4895 and work on trigger control now and you will have your bug holes. I get the same group size on my Tikka but they are 5 shot groups at 200 yards.

I have excellent results in 308 with IMR4895. You have a good load there.

I have horns on the wall from 165 GameKings and H4895. I also have some horns from the165s and IMR4350. The IMR does just a smidge better on paper but not enough to make a difference to the meat in my freezer.

I like 165s in 30-06 too.
Mine are mostly Garand loads with IMR 4895.
the only other -06 I have is an old 760, and it seems to prefer the even faster 3031.
It doesn’t give peak velocity, but that’s okay