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I started loading 30-06 for a recently restored M1917 Winchester sporter. I made an important mistake and loaded 10 rounds with the wrong charge. My data book says the minimum load for my 165gr Nosler partition is 55grains of IMR 4350. I read the wrong line and loaded five at 47 grains and 5 at...

Yugo sks project gun Here is my bubba yugo sks project. I cut off all the useless grenade launcher and bayonet stuff and three inches of barrel. Had a gunsmith re crown the barrel. I chopped the bayo stud off the front sight base and trimmed it to essentials. I filled the bayo gap in the stock...

The nays have it. No barrel break in for me. The poll was useful. Thanks to those who voted and commented. I have a new Remington 783. We'll see if the barrel gets ruined by neglecting break in procedures.

I found a few pounds of IMR4350. I think I'll start there. Thanks to all for the lively and helpful replies.

I have a new 30-06 and I'm headed to the range on Monday. I have read a lot of stuff about barrel break in procedures. People say roughness in the barrel needs to be smoothed out in a systematic way or the barrel is ruined. This seems dubious to me. Shooting the rifle will smooth out the barrel...

Thanks Thanks for all the replies. I have been slumming around sporting goods stores looking for some 4895, 4064, or 4350 for a couple months now without any luck. I am beginning to think I may be limited to what I have on hand. I appreciate everyone's knowledge and input.

Hey, I'm new to 30-06 loading. I have a bunch of powder on hand from other calibers I load. Buying powder is a real pain these days. Does anyone know which of these powders would work best with 168 gr Berger VLD hunting bullets. I have a new Remington 783 in 30-06. I want to know which of these...