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I second that. Starting my 30-06 seating depth testing this weekend. My HOWA has a pretty tight chamber and the recommended COAL is usually right off the land by about .005.

What increments do y'all use when seating depth testing. I have heard folks doing as little as .003 and Barnes says .015. Would love to hear thoughts.

Copy. I figured out the acronym after I posted. Haha.

I will take it. DM sent.

I had that with A-4064. Had a mid-range load that blew the primers out.

I did not know that.

Yeah, it is pretty low compared to Hodgdon's data. Their max is Hodgdon's starting load.

This will be my elk rifle. If I ever get the chance to go. I have opportunities for a disabled veteran hunt, but need some support on the homefront to go.

Thanks for the info. Looks like Hodgdon data is good, but I will start low and work up. However, the SMKs was just to check accuracy if factory ammo did not provide decent groups. Luckily I got around 3/4 MOA from Precision Hunter and, of all things, Winchester Power Point 150. So, I will...

Ain't got any on hand. Might have to get some when I head to the store. Thanks.

Question...looking at loading some 175 grain Sierra TMKs in 30-06. Hodgdon lists 55 grains of H-4350 as the starting load. Sierra lists 55 grains as the top load before the round is compressed. I have not run into such a difference before. Anyone loaded this before? If so, what grains...

Thank you! What is your COAL?

I saw a native when I was out hunting. He had a sporterized Springfield 03 with open sites and a rope for the sling. If it works, it works. Haha.

I had an 06 when I was in AK. Started with a Ruger 300 Win Mag. The old one with the boat paddle stock. Absolutely would knock you down, stomp you and beat the bushes looking for you. I sold it and bought a Browning A-Bolt 30-06 at Fred Myer. Much better to shoot. Unfortunately, I never...

Got about 150 or so 168 Nosler E-Tips that would make good elk medicine. That is what this rifle would be for.