.30-06 Load Suggestions - 150g using IMR 4350

[ArchAngelCD]

I have loaded 168gr. Nosler Btips in my .30-06 with awesome success with IMR and H4350 and Reloader 19.

I totally agree with that statement. IMO a 165gr or 168gr bullet is the best weight for the 30-06 and with those bullets I use only 4350. It produces good velocity and even better accuracy so you'll get no argument from me. I've never tried 4831 in the 30-06 so I can't comment on that combination.

 

[falldowngoboom]

Why do you think 165g bullets are the best for 30-06? I chose to go with 150g because of the type of hunting i'll be doing (deer & hog).

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I've shot 147gr, 150gr, 165/168gr, 175gr, 180gr and 200gr bullets from the 30-06 and it's just my opinion the 165/168gr bullet is best. IMO that bullet maintains a straighter trajectory than the heavier bullets but still has a solid punch when it gets there. Any of the bullet weights I listed above are fine but I use 165/168gr bullets for everything in a 30-06. I will change the bullet type for different applications, a match bullet for targets, a Ballistic Tip or GameKing for deer size game and a Nosler Partition or other premium bullet for big bone thick skinned game.

 

[Rokman]

In my .30-06 I tried several brands and types of 150 grain ammo with very poor results. One day at Wally Word they were closing out a couple of boxes of Winchester Supreme 168 gr. Btips and my gun just tightened up the groups dramatically. I then started handloading and the Nosler Btips in 168 is all that I have tried and needed. I am eventually going to try some Sierra Gamekings in 165gr. and maybe some 180gr. bullets of some sort. Good Luck.

 

[falldowngoboom]

Hmm... sounds like I need to give 165g a try at least. Trouble is finding FMJ ones for plinking that are both cheap and have good BCs. Was paying $18/100 for Hornadys.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I like the fact a 168gr Sierra MatchKing, a 165gr Sierra GameKing, 168gr Nosler Ballistic Tip and a 165gr Nosler Partition all shoot to the same POI without adjusting my scope or changing my powder type or charge.

 

[jgh4445]

My old Belgian Browning bolt gun in 30.06 loves 165 gr ballistic tips on top of IMR 4064. Doesn't do too well with 150 grainers of any make.Archangel..My 25-06 is lovin Sierra 100gr pro hunters over IMR 4350. It is by far the pickiest rifle I've ever loaded for. Doesn't like any type 4831 nor RL 19, 22 or 25.