30-06, 168 Sierra Match King, imr 4350

[NotEnoughTriggerTime]

Looking for load info from Sierra (don't own that load manual yet).

Planning on using IMR 4350, along with a 168 SMK in a 30-06, using R-P cases. Can someone supply suggested Starting, and suggested Max for this this combination?

Is there a particular powder that shined in your 30-06 using SMK's?

Thanks in advance.

 

[genecole]

I use a 30-06 for my long-range target shooting. I shoot a 190 SMK in front of 56.2 grs. of H4350. Not sure how far off the lands, they are 3.385 OAL (to the tip of the bullet). I have not tried anything else yet. This was the load that the guy I bought the gun from used. I shot a 6 inch 3 shot group at 1000 yards the other day and it shoots 5 into 1/2 inch all day long at 100. I know this wasnt the exact data you were looking for, but just though I'd thow in my .02 worth.
Gene Cole III

 

[KWilliams3006]

yep, 50.0 gr. of RL 15 is excellent in both of my 06 Sako 75's. 1/2 MOA.

Also, 50.0 gr. of IMR 4064 is also outstanding. I've done lots of 06 load testing and these two powders always seem to shine over the 4350's in my rifles, at least. good luck.

 

[Guest]

From Sierra's manual:

OAL = 3.340"
26" universal receiver:

IMR-4350

MIN. = 48.7 gr. (2400 fps)(86% by volume)

MAX. = 55.7 gr. (2800 fps)(98.5% by volume)

Favorite powder for that case is V V N-550.

 

[NotEnoughTriggerTime]

S00000, 190's seem to be the ticket for a 30-06 then?

So far, all I have is a bunch of once fired REM cases, and some 168gr and 200gr smk's from a .308 and 300 RUM project respectively. Never tried the 168's in the 300 yet, the 200's foul bad enough.

Back to the 30-06 - please share your pet primer/powder/bullet combo that worked for you.

Thanks!

 

[shilen30]

You guys using the 30-06 for a target rifle: There is a guy that posts on snipersparadise.com that has used a 30-06 for his 1000 yard rifle for a long time. He absolutely swears by RL22 under a 190 grain SMK with lapua cases.

 

[chazmatic]

All of those are great loads "because the 06 has a spread of loads and because it is a great weapon". I am currently using varget and w852 because i have large amount.
The issue is that i can find a load from these that my 06 likes. I will be patient and find it. My 308 likes varget powder from 125gr to 168gr. Bullets. These are for my benchrest loading.>>>chaz

 

[justgoto]

S00000, 190's seem to be the ticket for a 30-06 then?

With my 1 in 10 twist a 190 is the largest bullet I can stabilize.

Back to the 30-06 - please share your pet primer/powder/bullet combo that worked for you.

CCI 200, IMR 4831, Hornady 190gr SPBT, Win case.

I use H414 in the winter when it is below freezing but that powder is too sensitive to temperature to use in the summer. In the warmer temperatures, every 10 degrees I need to develop a new load. I get 1.5" 3 shot groups at 300 yards with it when below freezing so...

I have some cartridges ladder test loaded beside me with IMR 4064, I'll be back to tell you if they do well.

 

[winmag]

I know these arent SMK's, but my Hornady book lists 48.1gr MIN. for 2400fps and 57.0gr MAX for 2900fps of IMR 4350 with thier 165-168gr bullets. They state that Varget and IMR 4831 gave best results accross the board, and also note that H-414 and IMR 4350 gave very good results. Just figured a bit more book info couldnt hurt.

I do not yet load for my 30-06, but plan to in the near future. So I do not have hands on experience with these loads yet. Ill be using 165-168 gr bullets but not sure wich brand. Im currently loading for my 270wsm and 300wby, and dont have -06 dies. Please post your results, that way when I do get my dies, Ill have more info to go on
Good luck