reloadng question

[rcb216]

For all you reloaders: I am getting into reloading and was wondering what powder to use for my 30/06, how much to use, what type bullet etc, I will go with 150 gr maybe 180 grain bullet weight, also I will be loading 30/30, any help greatly appreciated!

[BadDuck]

For all you reloaders: I am getting into reloading and was wondering what powder to use for my 30/06, how much to use, what type bullet etc, I will go with 150 gr maybe 180 grain bullet weight, also I will be loading 30/30, any help greatly appreciated!

There is no set load that will shoot well in every gun. You will have to try different combonations of bullets, powders, case lengths, and primers until you find what shoots best out of your gun. The load that shoots grwat out of my gun may shoot like crap put of yours.

Example, I worked up a new load for my 300 win mag this year. Reloder 22, Nosler partition180 grain bullet and maxed out the case length per my gun. It shot like CRAP! I couldnt get better than 1.5 inches @ 100 yards out of it. So I used everything the same except powder which I switched to IMR4350 and it loved it. 3 shot groups under .75 inch.

The best suggestion I can give for a starting point would be to pick upa couple of different reloading bibles and go from there.

[killinmammals]

The best suggestion I can give for a starting point would be to pick upa couple of different reloading bibles and go from there.
YES...get some reloading books and go from there.
Never get your reloading information on an internet forum

[huntingnut]

For all you reloaders: I am getting into reloading and was wondering what powder to use for my 30/06, how much to use, what type bullet etc, I will go with 150 gr maybe 180 grain bullet weight, also I will be loading 30/30, any help greatly appreciated!


For the 06 I like the hornady sst's 150 gr pushed by a charge of 51 grains of hodgdons 4895...they tend to blow deer up..:D:D:D i dont like to track deer...180 is a little big for deer unless you got real big deer...here in nky we dont grow em all that big...

[rcb216]

Getting my stuff from Dillon, and I am buying a "starter kit" it comes with a large book that goes into detail. I guess my big question is, is there any powder or bullets that tends to stand out from the rest? and is there any to stay away from? I have heard to try several loads, also is there one powder that does better then others, or all they all the same pretty much? Seems to be an infinite number of possiblities, and it would take years to try them all. Thanks guys.

[brasskeeper]

The powders I have used for 30-06 is IMR-4064, IMR-4831, IMR-4350 and IMR-3031. The two I preferer are IMR-4064 and IMR-3031.

I suggest buying a lyman reloading manual. Out of all the manuals I have its the one I trust the most.

[rcb216]

I see you have travelled, I have as well.

[Quickdraw Limpsalot]

Like the others said, get at LEAST one reloading manual and only use reloading data from the manual or a manufacterer's website (Hornady, Speer, Lyman, etc.)

For 30-06 reloading, I've had good results with IMR 4895 and Varget. My current pet load uses Sierra Prohunter 150 grain spitzers and Varget with CCI primers.

[rock802]

I'am trying to get in it also. and yes I've travelled some myself ;)

[Hoosier5]

Whin I owned a Ruger M-77 (with Tang safety); I used IMR-4064 powder with 150 grainers. This was the most accurate combo in my .30-06 Ruger.

[KentuckyWindage]

Hey guys, I'm gonna piggyback on this thread.

I'm kind of toying with the idea of reloading. If I do decide to go ahead and do it, what all do I need?

I was figuring on getting a starter kit from probably RCBS, the dies I need for my .22-250, some primers, the actual bullets, a manual and powder. What else, if anything, will I need (btw I keep my spent casings) ? The starter kits include the press, scales, case loading block et cetera.

Thanks in advance

[steelslinger]

You will get a manuel with a kit. I do recommend getting another manuel in addition to the one you get with the kit.

Other items....
Powder trickler
caliper (must have to measure case length, and head expansion)
primer pocket cleaner
tumbler (not needed, but I like shiny brass)
Case trimmer (Lyman kits include this, others do not)

Nice to have....
Hand priming tool
flash hole uniformer
primer pocket uniformer

Of course you will need dies. I'm not a big fan of Lee tools, but I do like their dies. Pacesetters come with the Factory crimp die that is awsome for crimping.

[Kcoyboy]

You made a good choice by getting a Dillon. I have a 550 B. However a progressive press is not the best to learn on. I would have told you to get a good single stage like a RCBS Rockchucker. For rifle reloading a single stage is all you need unless you are loading a mass quantity for a 223 or 308 ect! I also have aRedding turret which I really like. The advantage of a turret is that you can screw in multible dies . You dont have to be changing dies just spin the turret Also Redding has a real good priming system avail at extra cost but it works great! My favorite deer load is 59.1 grains of IMR 4350. Its accurate and will propel a Sierra bullet to about 3000fps. Good luck. Dillon also like Redding has a good support group if you have any problems!

[daking]

I think that for specifics you really should consult at least one manual. I agree with everyone on that.

What I would like to add is that the IMR (Improved Military Rifle) powders I've used in an 30/06 all seem to burn cleanly and give satisfactory results.

I've been using the Sierra Bullets manual for years. It's pretty comprehensive.

[Hoot]

As far as powders for the 06, I have had good luck with the IMR-4350 and R19 (Alliant) with the 150gr noslers. I have 2 06s and they both like something different so follow the above advice and start with the min loads for whatever recipe you choose and go from there.

[Auk1124]

A person could spend a lifetime trying all the powder/bullet possibilities for an 06. Or, you could just grab a jug of 4895 and a reloading manual, load up whatever bullets are on sale, and go shooting.

That's one of the things that makes the 06 the best rifle cartridge in the world, in my book.

[trust me]

A person could spend a lifetime trying all the powder/bullet possibilities for an 06. Or, you could just grab a jug of 4895 and a reloading manual, load up whatever bullets are on sale, and go shooting.

That's one of the things that makes the 06 the best rifle cartridge in the world, in my book.

4895 was always my choice. Every load shot well in the 06.