Hunting 30-06 bullet/powder suggestions

[DoubleSawbuck]

I've been reloading 9mm and 45acp for almost 2 months and would like to jump into rifle reloading as well. I use a Remington 760 gamemaster 30-06 for whitetail and would like to make an accurate load. The mag in the gun likes round nose bullets better and I usually use core lokt 180g in round nose. I found these Hornady InterLock Bullets on Midway http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=780246 has anyone here had good results with these? As for powder I was thinking maybe Winchester760? Any other suggestions?

I'm loading on a Lee Turret, I understand I'll also have to get a case trimmer and case lube. Any other tools that will make my life easier?

 

[rodregier]

Cartridge headspace gage in .30-06 will help ensure correct setup of resizing die and for final check of loaded ammunition dimensions. I used the Wilson brand, there are others.

I like the Redding dies with the carbide expander ball upgrade. Eliminates need to lube inside case necks and reduces brass stretching on resizing.

 

[DoubleSawbuck]

Thanks, I'll look into those. My Lyman book recomends IMR4350 for 180g bullets, anyone have any experience with this powder?

 

[bison]

I tried several powder and bullet combinations before settling on 57 grains of IMR4350 pushing 165 grain Sierra BTSP's for less than 1" groups. From what I read beforehand that's a well-known combination for the -06. I got good but not great results from the same powder (and others) for 180 grain bullets.

 

[Sunray]

Same powders for a 180 RN as any other bullet. IMR4895, H4895(close but not the same), IMR4064 or Varget.
There's something odd about a mag that prefers any particular bullet though.

 

[gamestalker]

I'm a fan of IMR4350 for that application and the .270 win.. A couple others that work well for that cartridge is H1000 and RL19. Any of those 3 will offer you good velocity and accuracy.

 

[wgp]

I am also using 57 gr of 4350 behind 165 gr Nosler Partitions and getting MOA groups out of a Rem 700. The reading I've done suggests the 165 is an optimal weight for the -06 unless you have a real need for heavier bullets.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I usually load a 165gr bullet for 30-06 hunting ammo and a 168gr Match bullet for practice. I charge 58.0gr H4350 under both. If you use IMR4350 drop the charge weight to 57.0gr.

 

[Mule]

In my rifle 55.0gr AA4350 with Sierra 165gr SBT is just magic.

 

[Rokman]

I am another fan of IMR or H4350 powders with 165 grain bullets. It just works for me.

 

[jbr]

I don't load but i really like the federal 165gr. Nosler Ballistic Tip for Whitetails.

 

[gamestalker]

I can't really think of anything the 165s haven't been enough bullet for with a good healthy worked up charge of one of those slow burner's behind it. Some mentioned something about backing off with IMR4350 a bit and that is a good suggestion. Even when loading for the .270 win. I noticed when I got up toward the maximum charge the pressures jumped up pretty quick.

 

[cheygriz]

I've been using WW 760/ H414 under a 150 Grain Speer BTSP for big game.

That load has taken several dozen deer and elk and one bull moose, all with one shot.