velocity for a hunting round
#1
Fork Horn
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velocity for a hunting round
Well went back to the range with the 06 and a batch of fresh loads with IMR4064 and both guns shoot great! What am I giving up by switching from IMR4350 to IMR4064? Someone earlier posted I would be giving up some velocity 100 to 150 F.P.S. I'm basically looking for a accurate load for deer in Nortern Wis. My longest shot would be 200 yards. Most ofthe deer I shoot are between 50 and 150 yards. Is 2600 F.P.S sufficent for 30-06?
Thanks Again!!!!
Thanks Again!!!!
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
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RE: velocity for a hunting round
Yep, isn't that about what a 180gr .308 bullet is doing???
That's about perfect velocity for the softer bulles like some ballistic tips and the Sierra BTSP GameKings...
Of course, it's best if you reload to use a crony, so you know exactly what's going on...
That's about perfect velocity for the softer bulles like some ballistic tips and the Sierra BTSP GameKings...
Of course, it's best if you reload to use a crony, so you know exactly what's going on...
#3
RE: velocity for a hunting round
Claydee-you OR the deer won't ever be able to tell the difference of 150 fps. When I handload,top accuracy with just about any reasonably velocity is what I look for. I'm a accuracy freak so it comes first. With just about any cartridge,there's more than enough speed anyway.
#5
Fork Horn
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RE: velocity for a hunting round
Stalkingbear thats kind of what I was thinking! What is all the rage behind high velocity? I'm not trying to start an argument in any way. Is it just fordistance shooting, or personal goals????
#6
Nontypical Buck
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RE: velocity for a hunting round
I have several 30-06's. I use a Remington Pump Carbine for all my hunting that is under 200 yards. The bullet I shoot is a 200 grain Sierra Game King. I realize that is a large bullet, but out to 200 yards drop is not really an issue with any bullet at any velocity. You probably have some big deer up in those big north woods??? I am not saying it takes a 30-06 with 200 grain bullet's to kill a deer, but I can promise you a 200 grain bullet at 2500 fps from a 30-06 will plant those deer. And with the heavier bullet there is normally less meat damage. I also shoot other bullets in my 30 caliber rifles, but I normally tailor the bullet to the distances I will be shooting. You can do that with deer because basically any quality bullet out of any heavy 30 caliber will kill a deer. Tom.
#8
RE: velocity for a hunting round
ORIGINAL: claydee
Well went back to the range with the 06 and a batch of fresh loads with IMR4064 and both guns shoot great! What am I giving up by switching from IMR4350 to IMR4064? Someone earlier posted I would be giving up some velocity 100 to 150 F.P.S. I'm basically looking for a accurate load for deer in Nortern Wis. My longest shot would be 200 yards. Most ofthe deer I shoot are between 50 and 150 yards. Is 2600 F.P.S sufficent for 30-06?
Thanks Again!!!!
Well went back to the range with the 06 and a batch of fresh loads with IMR4064 and both guns shoot great! What am I giving up by switching from IMR4350 to IMR4064? Someone earlier posted I would be giving up some velocity 100 to 150 F.P.S. I'm basically looking for a accurate load for deer in Nortern Wis. My longest shot would be 200 yards. Most ofthe deer I shoot are between 50 and 150 yards. Is 2600 F.P.S sufficent for 30-06?
Thanks Again!!!!
Yes, it is possible to get a higher MAXIMUM velocity than this with heavy loads of IMR 4350. But you will not be handicapping yourself for the kind of ranges you encounter if your MV is down to 2600. The imporatant thing is accuracy, not MV here. 2600 with your bullets would be good to at least 300 yards. Shot placement is most important anyway.
#9
RE: velocity for a hunting round
ORIGINAL: salukipv1
an article I read on the .30-06 said that for a handloader you can't beat a 200gr in a '06.
an article I read on the .30-06 said that for a handloader you can't beat a 200gr in a '06.
#10
RE: velocity for a hunting round
ORIGINAL: claydee
What is all the rage behind high velocity?
What is all the rage behind high velocity?