No More 30-06 Trouble - The Firearms Forum

dbach · 12-16-2011, 10:59 AM

If this is a copy of my previous post I apologize and ask the moderator to remove one of them.

I has a little trouble with my 30-06 reloads and thanks to the advice I received here I not only was able to cure the problem but I also got some great results.

Load Data:
Bullet: Hornady 165 gr SST
Powder: Varget
Primer: WLR
Brass: Recycled, mixed head stamp
Rifle: Remington Model 700 bolt action, passed dowm from my Dad.

I loaded fifteen shells, five at 44.5 grains, five at 46.5 grains and five at 48.3 grains. All were taken to the range to see which load would produce the best group. I was not interested in hitting the bulls eye, I was only interested in the group.

The heavest load 48.3 grains Varget performed the best. Four through the same hole and one stray. I can more than understand the stray, I most likely pulled the shot right. It was the last of 25 shots total and the '06 had given me a pretty good beating.

jim brady · 12-16-2011, 12:50 PM

Thats a nice group at 100 yards, especially considering the mixed cases! You made a great point - when working up a load you are not concerned about anything other than the group size. You can always adjust the point of impact. I'd try to repeat the same load with a couple more groups like that. If it repeats - I'd say you found a combination your rifle likes. Great job!

JLA · 12-16-2011, 03:48 PM

Nice work D. Love it when a plan comes together.

12-16-2011, 10:59 AM	#1
dbach V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity, TX Posts: 169	No More 30-06 Trouble If this is a copy of my previous post I apologize and ask the moderator to remove one of them. I has a little trouble with my 30-06 reloads and thanks to the advice I received here I not only was able to cure the problem but I also got some great results. Load Data: Bullet: Hornady 165 gr SST Powder: Varget Primer: WLR Brass: Recycled, mixed head stamp Rifle: Remington Model 700 bolt action, passed dowm from my Dad. I loaded fifteen shells, five at 44.5 grains, five at 46.5 grains and five at 48.3 grains. All were taken to the range to see which load would produce the best group. I was not interested in hitting the bulls eye, I was only interested in the group. The heavest load 48.3 grains Varget performed the best. Four through the same hole and one stray. I can more than understand the stray, I most likely pulled the shot right. It was the last of 25 shots total and the '06 had given me a pretty good beating. Attached Images __________________ David Bachelder Trinity, TX Rookie Reloader but learning fast 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, 45 Colt, 38 Special, .357 Magnum, 38 S&W, .243, & 30-06 CHL ~ Texas --> Last edited by dbach; 12-16-2011 at 12:58 PM..

12-16-2011, 12:50 PM	#2
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,073	Re: No More 30-06 Trouble Thats a nice group at 100 yards, especially considering the mixed cases! You made a great point - when working up a load you are not concerned about anything other than the group size. You can always adjust the point of impact. I'd try to repeat the same load with a couple more groups like that. If it repeats - I'd say you found a combination your rifle likes. Great job! Last edited by jim brady; 12-16-2011 at 12:53 PM..

12-16-2011, 03:48 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,318	Re: No More 30-06 Trouble Nice work D. Love it when a plan comes together. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!