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Posted: 10/17/2014 2:31:19 PM EDT
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Hello all. I currently reload .223 and 45acp.
I'm looking to start reloading for my 30-06 hunting rifle. I have a shit ton of 1x fired brass that I have saved over the last few years, all from my rifle. I'm in a predicament concerning powder. I cannot wrap my head around all the choices... currently I can get H4350 and IMR 4350. Anyone have any concern with this powder for loading 150 and 165gr spitzer partition projectiles from Sierra and Nosler ? Or do you recommend any other powder over the other? |
4350 is definitely a good powder for a hunting gun in '06. One of the things I really like about loading for .30-06 is how versatile it is - you have a LOT of powders to pick from that will work pretty well. 
ETA: Are there other rifle calibers you might be interested in loading for, such as 308, etc? If you plan ahead, you may be able to go for a powder that would be dual-duty. Example: XBR-8208 can do 223-.30-06 (I've never used it in my '06, but it works just fine in my 308), 4064 can do 243-308-30-06, etc. |
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Quoted: Hello all. I currently reload .223 and 45acp. I'm looking to start reloading for my 30-06 hunting rifle. I have a shit ton of 1x fired brass that I have saved over the last few years, all from my rifle. I'm in a predicament concerning powder. I cannot wrap my head around all the choices... currently I can get H4350 and IMR 4350. Anyone have any concern with this powder for loading 150 and 165gr spitzer partition projectiles from Sierra and Nosler ? Or do you recommend any other powder over the other? With 4350 I would suggest going with a 165 or heavier grain bullet for your load development. Save the 150's for slightly faster powders like imr-4064, varget, imr-8208 or one of the 4895's. |
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I've used IMR4350 with 165's for a bolt gun. In fact, it's my first choice. If you're loading for M1, those are considered too slow. This. 4350 is a great choice for a bolt gun. It will work better with the heavier 165's then the lighter 150's. Since I have a couple of M1's I stick to powders that will work for anything, such as 4064 or 4895. All depends on what you want to do and what you are reloading for. |
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all rifles are different as to their preferences... my one '06 likes win760 and 180gr Noslers, but my other gun likes H4350 and 165gr Noslers... go figure.
if its an auto, you need to full length resize, if bolt, check to see if they chamber, if so, then just neck size (though some people full length size no matter what). I check OAL after neck sizing to just ensure that OAL isn't over max, then prime, charge, seat (no crimp, no need to in my experience, though you may have different experiences). for a garand, find a garand loading manual... can't take the higher pressures for fear of the op rod getting damaged. |
I have been using IMR4350 for the past 20 years in my ruger M77 and my browning BAR 30-06. I use the spitzer 165 grain BT. I use the same cartridges for both with no problems. The deer don't like it though. They drop dead at just the sound of it going off  .
The browning doesn't see a lot of use and is more of a safe queen than my Ruger. However, it cycles fine and accuracy in both rifles is outstanding. I dont have my load data in front of me but IIRC I am mid point with my powder charge according to the old speer manual. |
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By now you get the picture, that any 4350 is a standard for .30-06 and is a good option.
4064 was another classic that helps with the lighter ends of the bullet weights, and is also a stick powder. Things like H380 are examples of spherical or ball powders with a broad appeal that meter very well in volumetric drops. The good news is there are tons of good options for feeding a .30-06 that work really well. |
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