Reduced Loads for .30-06?

[MassHntr]

I want to back the load down some for target practice with the .30-06 (Ruger Mark II). I've seen a couple of formulas and would appreciate any experience you pros have had. I'm using 150 gr. FMJ and IMR 4064.

Thanks.

[NE Hunter]

are these loads for a competition or just to shoot at the range for fun?

In my experience there is a curve o accuracy starting with a starting load and working up to max the groups shrink some where in the mid range and then start to open up again as they approch max. So while a starting load might be fun to shoot it probbably wont win any competitions.

[MassHntr]

I'm going to work on shooting and action-handling technique, especially from sitting, at ranges to 100 - 150 yards. Don't want to wear out the barrel or my shoulder.

[NE Hunter]

I doubt you could shoot the barrell out in your life time, but your shoulder on the other hand ...

I use 48 gr of 4064 this is a little above mid range in the reloading manual but not bad to shoot ( 165 gr BTSP)

You should look it up though as well as any data given here as you don't know the source from the original Adam

[Vapodog]

for just fun shooting with the .30-06 use a 125-130 grain bullet and 44 grains of IMR 4064

It's about 2700'/sec but a fairly pleasant load to shoot. I like the Nosler BTs for this.

[handloader1]

Here is a reduced load from the "Speer Reloading Manual #12" for the 30-06 SPRG. using a 150 gr. .308 Dia. Speer bullet. Powder: IMR SR 4759 MIN: 20.0 grs. Vel: 1620 f/s; MAX: 24 grs. Vel: 1957 f/s. Good luck.

[Briman]

I pretty much use what NE Hunter uses for a light load- 47.5 Gr 4064 and a 165-168 gr bullet. Very accurate in my '03 springfield, and the recoil is mild enough to shoot all day.