30-06 loads with 200g TSX

TomFromTheShade · 10-23-2005, 10:57 PM

I was wondering if anyone has tried doing this yet and what the results were?

sublimaze41 · 10-24-2005, 02:08 AM

I am currently working up .30-06 loads with 168Gr bullets and Varget. So far I have found the loads to fire as if there were 2 Grains less in the brass. My max load for this wt bullet is 50.5 Varget. I am prepared to go to 52.5 if needed.

The insert in my Barnes package states that it is OK to use "X" bullet data.

TomFromTheShade · 10-24-2005, 04:18 AM

I just hadn't ever heard of anyone using the 200g tsx's in the 30-06. I was concerned that you may not muster enough velocity for the bullet to expand because of how you would have to seat the long bullet? Just thought I would look for a few opinions.

Scott Gags · 10-24-2005, 08:25 AM

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ORIGINAL: TomFromTheShade

I just hadn't ever heard of anyone using the 200g tsx's in the 30-06. I was concerned that you may not muster enough velocity for the bullet to expand because of how you would have to seat the long bullet? Just thought I would look for a few opinions.

I also wonder what the recommended twist rate is at 06 velocities.

handloader1 · 10-24-2005, 10:56 PM

I have used 200 gr. Barnes XFB in my .30-06 Sprg. with a 22" barrel using RL-19. My velocities were 2,600 f/s, and obtained .75" three shot group at 100 yds. This load wasis a back-up for elk. Good luck.

TomFromTheShade · 10-25-2005, 06:43 AM

Shoot...that sounds just fine for me. 2600 fps with that pill will play hell on anything it hits.

handloader1 · 10-25-2005, 10:50 PM

RL-19 MIN: load is 53.0grs. 2,573 f/s MAX. load is 57.0 grs. 2,715 f/s 26" barrrel.Good luck, and don't forget to start at MIN.