RE: 30-06 re-loading
 

IMR 4831
I works well from 150Grain up. See the link for a page from the Barnes reloading manual. If you are using Triple Shocks the powder load must be reduced by 1 to 2 grains. http://www.barnesbullets.com/images/c358.jpg
The 180 Grain XLC Bullet uses 61 Grains IMR 4831 max @ 2956
The 165 Grain XLC bullet uses 62 Grains IMR4831 max @ 3091 FPS.
The 150 Grain XLC bullet uses 62.5 Grain IMR 4831 max @ 3156 FPS.
BC on all these bullets is outstanding also. I have luck with the 165 Grain XLC Boattail from my Savage. Shoots 1 1/2 groups @ 100 yards. Good by my standards. I have used this on whitetails and will use the same on Elk this fall. If you are really reloading for the first time I would let someone that is experienced examine the cases for signs of excesspressure. Some of the signs are subtle and it is just good policy.

RE: 30-06 re-loading
 

Any recomendadtions for using nosler ballistic tips (165 grain)with IMR 4350? I am gonna get a box of the TSX's shortly or maybe even hornady interbonds (180)

RE: 30-06 re-loading
 

I have mainlylooked for an all around load that I use for everything from deer to elk. I have settled on the 165 Grain Barnes XLC for the job due to its high BC .505 and excellent weight retention. I think the Nosler Ballistic tip for deer along with the Interbond for elk would be a great one, two punch. I have not loaded either so cannot comment. I like a minimum of a 165 bullet weight even on deer mainly because the BC of the 150s tend to let the wind move them around a lot more than the 165s with a minimal if any difference in trajectory. Most of the the velocity advantage of the 150 is lost due to the lower BC of the 165s.In a hunting situation it is harder for meto judge the wind than the distance. I limit my shots to approx 300 yards anyway and that is my MPBR so distance judgement is not as critical as wind drift for me.

RE: 30-06 re-loading
 

The 165 Ballistic Tip is a great deer load out of either the 30/06 or .308. Ideal balance of penetration and expansion, IMO>

RE: 30-06 re-loading
 

Sure you can! Just tailor the loads to your rifle, and you can usually beat factory ammo two ways - ballistically, and accuracy-wise. In addition, you can choose a bullet that'll be right for the game you go after as well.

RE: 30-06 re-loading
 

I did find some really good recipies this last week. My rifle seems to like 4350 powder. I was using nosler 165's and hornady 180's they grouped great! The rifle is just getting broke in as well. The 165's chronographed at 2900 and the 180's at a bit over 2800. I was very pleased! I cant shoot very well, but I ended up getting about a 2inch group of five. For me thats real good! Any other good powders? EJ