30-06
 

I have a brand new browning 30-06 a-bolt, and i was wondering what grain ballisticsi need to load for just everyday whitetail.

RE: 30-06
 

I like to use 56 GR of 4350 behind a 150 grain nosler ballistic tip ragged holes at 100yards! Another favorite is a hornady 165 GR btsp with max load of 4350groups MOA as well

RE: 30-06
 

Anything that will shoot well, will kill a deer via 30-06....

180 grain Federal Blue Box flat slams 'em per factory loads, and just about any good cup and core as well, per reloading, regardless of grain weight. Deer simply are not bullet proof.

If you like the notion of loading TSX's the 168's are, IMHO, a bit much for whitetails..but if you like trainwrecking them they are bullet.

Just recieved a box of 150 TSX's to try, though I'll be doing less deer killing with my '06 with the completion of my .243AI......

RE: 30-06
 

I shoot the 150 grain NBT over IMR 4350 and have great results in my Rem 700. This year I am thinking about trying 150 grain TSX over H4895 and see how they perform. I also shoot 140 grain NBT in my 7mm Rem Mag and they perform great using IMR 4831.

RE: 30-06
 

I like the 165 grain bullets in the 06. I have used the 165 interbonds even on Elk withgreat results.They areclose enough to the 150s in velocity to often shoot equally flat due to having higher BC whileproducing better terminal performance.

RE: 30-06
 

Ditto the 165 gr. Hornady Interbond! My .30-06 loves 'em and they work great on deer.

Here's my load:

58 grs. H4350
Lapua brass
Fed210M primer

I seat themabout .010" off the lands in mypre-'64 Win. Model 70 andI get sub MOA 5 shotgroups at 100 yrds. Depending on your magazine length you may have to seat them deeper.

As always,carefully work up to that load from below paying attention to pressure signs.

RE: 30-06
 

the 165 gr.has the best sectional density, which means it will retain its velocity and down range energy better than the 150 or 180 gr. i have reloaded the 06 for over 20 years and have tried lots of different powders imr 4350 is the best that i have found.

RE: 30-06
 

I have the same gun I shoot 180 gr Sierra RN bullets for deer. My spot doesn't off much over 150 yard shot so a goos RN bullet provided plenty enoughto knock them right off their feet. I also190 gr Berger VLD for elk, It provided me with a little bit of longer range capability and does an excellent job on impact. Both will flat do the job.

RE: 30-06
 

My deer load in the '06 is a 150gr Interbond over 51grs of IMR4064 for 2950fps.

Deer aren't armor clad and most any 150-18gr bullet will do it's job if you do yours.

Good luck,


Brett

RE: 30-06
 

150 gr. Nosler ballistic tips over 58 gr. IMR 4350 does sub 1" in my gun :D

RE: 30-06
 

My 30.06 Spr. rifle, a Browning BBR, loves 165 gr. Partitions or Game Kings, at the muzzle velocities on the "hot side" of medium loads. You'll need to work up the "sweet" load yourself. Every rifle is a "thing unto itself". So what is good for me may not be good for you.

RE: 30-06
 

Not sure where you're from steiner. If you are up north where the big deer live than any 180 gr bullet will work fine. As you get farther south and the deer get smaller, you can use the 150 gr bullets.
A good, inexpensive bullet is the old reliable Hornady Interlock (not the Interbond). They have killed countless critters before everyone said you 'needed' a premium bullet.

RE: 30-06
 

I am getting about .75" group with 56.5 grains of IMR4350. I am using Win brass, CCI large rifle primers, and 165 Spear boat tails. I am new to reloading as well - hoping to shrink....even more with a little more powder. Shooting a Ruger bolt. Good Luck!

RE: 30-06
 

Shoot a 1965 Savage 110 LH w/ a 1-9 twist150 Hornady interloc at 2700 +- 50 1" 100 yrd groups with 46.5 4350 CCI large rifle primers TW54 brass .
Taken 2 200+ lb mule deer to 150yrds both dead within 10 ft of impact both slid a little down hill . The books tell me that load has over 1000 pounds left at 500yrds . 12" high at 100 lets me hold at the top of the shoulder at 375 and boiler house a pronghorn (damned shame I never got to take that shot).