150 fmj 308 bullets for 30-06

First time loading rifle bullets. Have only loaded pistol so far. Loading for a Browning BAR. Rcbs II press. Just got my Rcbs 30-06 full length dies and I am in the process of aquiring my components. Seen some Hornaday 150 gr. FMJBT at a decent price. Thinking a decent bullet to get my feet wet with. I want a good practice and range bullet. Just wondered what the sages here think about it. any pet loads for that bullet apreciated also.

lordpaxman said:

150’s are a good all around bullet for 06. I usually run a Nosler but Hornady’s are a good bullet as well. Lots of powders work, 4895 is a classic to get your feet wet but there are many and depending on what you can obtain these days, check your manual and pick one. If it’s the first time for rifle loading, check out your manual first, the same principals apply. Good luck.

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Thanks I have ordered Them. Now for powder, primers and Casses.

Charlie98 said:

I use the Hornady 150grn FMJ bullet to load .30-06 for my Garand, it's as good a FMJ bullet as can be found. As was mentioned, IMR4895 is the classic .30-06 powder, I use 47grn in my Garand, which is considered a soft-ball load for a hunting rifle, but would be a good place for a starting load in the BAR... I would probably start at 46grn and work up. IMR4064 would be another good powder, particularly if you move to heavier bullets.

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Thanks And the hunt for components goes on.

edwardware said:

It's a good place to start. You might not achieve all the accuracy your rifle is capable of with a FMJ, but it'll be a cost-effective baseline, and you can play with HPBT for 2x the money later if you want.

Go for it.

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Thanks I have ordered them. You folks are Great!!!

Charlie98 said:

I use the Hornady 150grn FMJ bullet to load .30-06 for my Garand, it's as good a FMJ bullet as can be found. As was mentioned, IMR4895 is the classic .30-06 powder, I use 47grn in my Garand, which is considered a soft-ball load for a hunting rifle, but would be a good place for a starting load in the BAR... I would probably start at 46grn and work up. IMR4064 would be another good powder, particularly if you move to heavier bullets.

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Thanks i have ordered them. You Folks are Great!!!