The Beast 30-06

[can1010]

i just used the Alliants recommended charge weights. 54-56 with 56 being the best. we could have went more there wasn"t any pressure signs but he was happy so we stopped there

 

[baldhunter]

I need to play with R-16 powder some more with the 180gr.I really have been working with the 168gr Ballistic Tips more than anything.The 30-06 is really an amazing cartridge.So many bullet weights and powders work so well and you seem to always end up with a full case of powder.I swear I think I could just fill the case by sight and it would shoot well.

 

[rustyshackleford]

I need to play with R-16 powder some more with the 180gr.I really have been working with the 168gr Ballistic Tips more than anything.The 30-06 is really an amazing cartridge.So many bullet weights and powders work so well and you seem to always end up with a full case of powder.I swear I think I could just fill the case by sight and it would shoot well.

In mine I got better velocity with H4350 with 180's. With RL-16 I got to about 2750 vs H4350 easily hitting 2820. I only tried it because a buddy of mine was pushing 142 SMK's at 2770 in his needmoor. I had to show him what it would do in a real cartridge

 

[xsn10s]

Took my 28" PacNor barreled 30-06 to the range today to try the Reloader 26 loads.This thing is a beast with the 28" barrel.The 63.5gr load of Reloader26 with a 180gr Accubond clocked at 2992fps on my Magnetospeed and I tried 61.0grs of Reloader26 with a 200gr Accubond and it clocked at 2815fps.Wow,great groups too.
Winchester Brass
WLRM Primer
Reloader 26 Powder
63.5grs with 180gr
61.0grs with 200grView attachment 302811View attachment 302813View attachment 302815

What are the COAL of your rounds? TIA.

 

[del2les]

Good results and glad to see another true '06 velocity fan. For decades, a few of us have long bragged on a properly barreled, throated and loaded '06 for its "near" 300 velocities with more efficiency and very good accuracy. Modern powders and bullets have only added to its versatility and effective range.

 

[jjmp]

Op,congrats on the Beast ,minesports a Hart #5.5 conture 1/10 twist SS & is 27.25 inch's long . My alliant data sheet uses federal 210 primers & federal brass for the RL/16 powder .150 nosler blips max at 58.0 for3048 fps ,oal 3.270, 150 Barnes tax max at 57.5 for 3029 fps & 3.260 oal ,165 Sierra game king ,max was 57.2 for 2947 fps ,oal 3.220 Hornady GMX/165 max was 54.5 for 2843 fps oal 3.230 ,Sierra 168 matchking max56.0 for 2905 fps oal 3.230 last 180 nosler partition max was 56.0 for2824 fps oal 3.230 Note all above shot in a 24 inchSAAMI chamber Universal receiver test barrel . So if your barrel is 28 inch's and 25fps per inch of barrel length ,Cheers and enjoy,great posts everyone

 

[Stammster]

My 24" Kimber pushes 180 Partitions at 2960 fps with a full case of RL26.

 

[baldhunter]

What are the COAL of your rounds? TIA.

 

[jjmp]

SWEET,roc ON

 

[xsn10s]

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Was the 200 AB about the same length? My Mauser magbox is about 3.400" long so I wanted to see if it'll fit. You may see me with a 26-28" barrel too!

 

[baldhunter]

Was the 200 AB about the same length? My Mauser magbox is about 3.400" long so I wanted to see if it'll fit. You may see me with a 26-28" barrel too!

Yes the 200 AB is set at the same length.My rifle barrel is not long throated and I like that.I think it's much easier to load for.I'm running my bullets .025 - .030 off the lands at that length.

 

[imyourhuckleberry]

You are shooting my favorite and only hunting caliber. For the life of me I do not understand why manufacturers do not offer the 30-06 with 26" barrels to start with. Using 22" barrels robs the cartridge at a minimum of 200 fps, with your barrel at 28" which I consider an excellent choice really ups the caliber's potential to its maximum capabilities.

 

[FEENIX]

My 24" Kimber pushes 180 Partitions at 2960 fps with a full case of RL26.

I had my Kimber 84L Hunter in .30-06 rechambered to .30 Gibbs (https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/30-gibbs-is-finally-ready.242088/page-11) and currently propelling the 190 VLD at AVG = 2806, ES = 15, SD = 6 with using RL17 with plenty of powder room left. I have RL26 but have only been playing with powders already opened. I cannot seem to find time for load development.

 

[Reemty J]

That 30 Gibbs is an under rated cartridge, magnum potential in a belt less case!