mikle76
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I have H4895 on hand already and would like to make up a reduced load that would turn my 30-06 into a bolt action 30-30 ballistically speaking. A 150gr. bullet at about 2300-2400 fps. would be nice. Anybody have any recipes?
30-06 150 gr. load equivelent to 30-30 needed
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altitude_19
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I'm working on a similar load, but with 110 gr hollow points. My synthetic stocked Savage is just too light to shoot 30-06 comfortably.
gamestalker
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It's RC to the rescue again! But yes, Hogdon has a bunch of what your looking for.
ArchAngelCD
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I agree the Hodgdon Youth loads are exactly what you're looking for. They list a 135gr bullet load that looks perfect.
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Remember, if you are going to be using the gun to hunt deer, you'll need a bullet appropriate for the velocity level you are running.
The Remington 150gr Corlokt or the Winchester 150gr Power Points for the .30/30 are hard to beat at the .30/30 velocities you are going to be running. Contrary to some opinions, they work well at higher velocities too.
Another way to reduce recoil but not give up longer range effectiveness is to use the excellent and very accurate Nosler 125gr Ballistitic Tip.
At ~2,900-3,000fps it will recoil a bit less than the 150's at same speed, but shoot as flat and expand/penetrate well on game to 300yds and possibly beyond.
H4895 is well suited to the 125gr bullet (Sierra and Speer also make good 125's) and I've generally seen excellent accuracy from my '06's with it.
The Remington 150gr Corlokt or the Winchester 150gr Power Points for the .30/30 are hard to beat at the .30/30 velocities you are going to be running. Contrary to some opinions, they work well at higher velocities too.
Another way to reduce recoil but not give up longer range effectiveness is to use the excellent and very accurate Nosler 125gr Ballistitic Tip.
At ~2,900-3,000fps it will recoil a bit less than the 150's at same speed, but shoot as flat and expand/penetrate well on game to 300yds and possibly beyond.
H4895 is well suited to the 125gr bullet (Sierra and Speer also make good 125's) and I've generally seen excellent accuracy from my '06's with it.
critter
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Another vote for the 4895 and 125 gr Nosler BT's. Good, accurate, soft-shooting load AND effective as all get out!
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