Accuracy on my first loads with a 30-06 - The Firearms Forum

Ronwerk · 03-07-2011, 04:02 PM

Great site, I'm glad I stumbled upon it searching for reloading info. Thank you.

I hit the range the other day to try out the first attempt at reloading.

I took along 10 rounds of IMR 4350 55grains, nosler 180gr bullets.

First four Rounds were fired off sand bags at my 50 yard target and to my surprise these thing were great. three off the four touching with the first one a little off to the side..

Next six rounds off sand bags again at my 100 yard target didn't go so great. 4-5 inch group spread all around.

I'm wondering which direction to head in to try and tighten my 100yard group? Or do I just try some different combos till I get what my rifle likes.

Thanks all,

Ron

woolleyworm · 03-07-2011, 04:38 PM

Nice work Ron, welcome to TFF ! I would suggest working up the load using the ladder test; follow it to a "T" and you'll find the right load for your gun. Here's a link explaining the ladder test if you haven't seen it yet:

http://www.mikeswillowlake.com/ladder%20test.htm

http://www.desertsharpshooters.com/m...incredload.pdf

Very good reading mat'l. Enjoy and keep'em in the 10 ring !

Woolley

steve4102 · 03-07-2011, 05:09 PM

Before I do any load development I make sure the barrel is squeaky clean. No copper, no nothin, just barrel. Wipe-Out works the best for me. Then I fire a couple fouling shots and start the process.

4-5 inches sounds like more than what a ladder test can over come. Time for some more details. Rifle, scope and mounts?? Did you weigh each charge? Neck sized, FL sized, OAL, Bullet type, ya know stuff like that. The more details the easier it is to help.

Ronwerk · 03-07-2011, 09:06 PM

Thanks for the replies. Never did hear of the ladder test. Can't wait to try it out.
As for more info on what I'm using and putting together and working with.

Rifle: Rem model 700. 3.5 x10 x 44 swift scope.
The original 10 rounds were all new remington brass, Winchester primers, 55 grains of IMR4350 powder, with nosler 180 gr partition rounds with a COL of 83.80mm

I think that's everything?

I'll measure or post a pic of the 100 yard target to give a better idea of where these rounds were hitting.

Thanks for the help guys.

Ron

03-07-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
Ronwerk Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Accuracy on my first loads with a 30-06 Great site, I'm glad I stumbled upon it searching for reloading info. Thank you. I hit the range the other day to try out the first attempt at reloading. I took along 10 rounds of IMR 4350 55grains, nosler 180gr bullets. First four Rounds were fired off sand bags at my 50 yard target and to my surprise these thing were great. three off the four touching with the first one a little off to the side.. Next six rounds off sand bags again at my 100 yard target didn't go so great. 4-5 inch group spread all around. I'm wondering which direction to head in to try and tighten my 100yard group? Or do I just try some different combos till I get what my rifle likes. Thanks all, Ron -->

03-07-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: Accuracy on my first loads with a 30-06 Nice work Ron, welcome to TFF ! I would suggest working up the load using the ladder test; follow it to a "T" and you'll find the right load for your gun. Here's a link explaining the ladder test if you haven't seen it yet: http://www.mikeswillowlake.com/ladder%20test.htm http://www.desertsharpshooters.com/m...incredload.pdf Very good reading mat'l. Enjoy and keep'em in the 10 ring ! Woolley __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

03-07-2011, 05:09 PM	#3
steve4102 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota Contributor Posts: 2,760	Re: Accuracy on my first loads with a 30-06 Before I do any load development I make sure the barrel is squeaky clean. No copper, no nothin, just barrel. Wipe-Out works the best for me. Then I fire a couple fouling shots and start the process. 4-5 inches sounds like more than what a ladder test can over come. Time for some more details. Rifle, scope and mounts?? Did you weigh each charge? Neck sized, FL sized, OAL, Bullet type, ya know stuff like that. The more details the easier it is to help.

03-07-2011, 09:06 PM	#4
Ronwerk Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Accuracy on my first loads with a 30-06 Thanks for the replies. Never did hear of the ladder test. Can't wait to try it out. As for more info on what I'm using and putting together and working with. Rifle: Rem model 700. 3.5 x10 x 44 swift scope. The original 10 rounds were all new remington brass, Winchester primers, 55 grains of IMR4350 powder, with nosler 180 gr partition rounds with a COL of 83.80mm I think that's everything? I'll measure or post a pic of the 100 yard target to give a better idea of where these rounds were hitting. Thanks for the help guys. Ron Last edited by Ronwerk; 03-07-2011 at 10:29 PM..