3006 - Reloader22 - 165gr ???

Colorado Cajun · 10-07-2010, 03:49 PM

Anyone reload 3006 using Reloader 22 and 165 gr. bullets? I see Reloader 22 used with 180 gr. bullets for 3006 but not with 165. Any explanations? Anyone have success using the two?

Thanks,
Mitch

Mr. Deer Hunter · 10-07-2010, 04:16 PM

nope

certain powders are formulated to do certain things.

At times the best powder to use is one that is at or near a compressed load. when the powder is compressed in the shell - it does not roll around or settle to the bottom when you shoot the firearm - hence it burns better.

If you use a powder that ignites too fast or slow it will cause accuracy and pressure issues.

The best powder in my opinion for a 30-06 is the IMR 4350, or the IMR 4320 - depending on what you want it to do.

Ridge Runner · 10-07-2010, 04:34 PM

Hodgdon #27 has it listed, but its slower than most, personaly I don't like the RE powders, they have bad lot to lot varience, and RE 22 is the worst.
60.0 gr RE22/165 nosler part. at 2755 fps, almost 200 fps slower than the listed max load of 59.0 gr H-4350.
RR

Pygmy · 10-07-2010, 04:57 PM

RL-22 is a little slow for a 165 in a 30-06... RL-19 might be a better choice, or 4064 or 4350....

If you are loading 180 or 200 grain bullets, RL-22 might work fine,...4831 would be a good choice also...

Vapodog · 10-07-2010, 06:31 PM

Alliant lists 62 grains with the 165 for 2725 FPS....and even less velocity with RL-19.....

Alliant has to have the worst loading data of all the powder company s.....I think even Ramshot is better documented!

I'll guarandamntee you that you can get close to 2900 FPS or more with the .30-06/165s and the right powder.....

As others have said....H-4350 is a good try.....also H-414

Colorado Cajun · 10-07-2010, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the quick replies....

So far, I have reloaded some 165's (Speers, SST's, and Interbonds) with Varget and IMR4350. The Varget shot better groups then the IMR4350 all across the board. My 700 doesn't like the Interbonds at all with either powder.

My hunting load is a 180 gr. Nosler Partition over 59.5 grains of Reloader 22. That load is giving me 1 inch groups. After reading about the velocities you guys posted here, I'll try something else that is suggested and a little faster for the 165's.

10-07-2010, 08:16 PM

I have tried it. Problem is, RL22 likes to run hot. And you just can't build up enough pressure to get it hot enough with 165gr bullet. With 180gr-200gr, yes.

skeeter 7MM · 10-07-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigcountry

I have tried it. Problem is, RL22 likes to run hot. And you just can't build up enough pressure to get it hot enough with 165gr bullet. With 180gr-200gr, yes.

Ditto my experience as well. RL 19 would be a better alliant choice for 165, though hard to argue with IMR4350 as goto powder.

Colorado Cajun · 10-08-2010, 06:18 AM

I see on the burn rate charts that H4350 and IMR 4350 are very close. I think I'll try some H4350 next if they have some at Sportsmens. I'll also try some different bullets with the IMR4350. My next bullet to experiment with will be a 165gr. Nosler Accubond. I'm assuming that the H4350 may shoot differently then the IMR4350.

skeeter 7MM · 10-08-2010, 06:42 AM

Sorry didn't realize you had troubles with 4350IMR...duh! Try the 19 if your buying powder anyway, you may find a winner. Led to believe IB's either shoot or don't...that is how I ended up with oodles in .284, shooting friend couldn't get them going and what was his headache became mine. So far 2 rifles have shot them extremely well and 3 others not so well. Good luck