Newbie questions for accuracy
 

Greets,
first, I have been reloading shotshells on a MEC600jr and I reload 9mm luger using a Lee .5 dipper, with charts, and of course press and dies ( lyman press, lee dies borrowed ). That said, I am getting the rest of the components needed, ie scale dies and case trimming tools to reload for the following cals: 9mm luger,(my own dies) 30-06spr, and 7.62x54R. My 7.62 is a Nagant, and I will prob load plikers only in that, at least for now. My '06 is my primary hunting rifle, an Eddystone, sporterized and scoped. I need advice, beyond what you expect in a middle end reloaders guide, for loading the most accurate big game round I can in that one. I plan to do what it takes to make the ammo as accurate as I possibly can, but would like to hear from the more experienced what pitfalls to avoid, and what might help.

Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry

RE: Newbie questions for accuracy
 

Every rifle has a load it likes best, and it's a matter of experimentation to find it. The 30-06 gets all it can get out of a 22" barrel, so moderately slow powders work best. The 06' isn't finicky to load, and lots of powders work well. I like H414, lit be CCI250 primers, and 150 or 165 grain bullet of your choice( for deer sized critters, although my wife has taken 5 elk with the 165). Sierra, Hornady, and Nosler all are good choices and will work well. Consult your loading manuals, and mind your overall length. Have fun...

RE: Newbie questions for accuracy
 

Ndterminator covered it pretty well Just find a bullet you like and go with it . Start with a slower round and work your way up . Find the level that you consider is the most accutate for your gun and thats it . A hunting round don't have to shoot 1" groups at 200 yards to kill game .Have fun and enjoy it . Hawk

RE: Newbie questions for accuracy
 

Greets again,
Thanks fer the input, printed it out so I can reference the powders suggested, I will of course cross ref that on a load data chart so I dont blow meself up *G*. As for the bullets, see my next new topic, youll understand my dillema.

Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry

RE: Newbie questions for accuracy
 

For plinking loads in the 7.62X54R, I suggest you try some cast bullets. They can be driven plenty fast enough for plinking or target work, and are a lot cheaper than jacketed bullets. I have used them in a number of military bolt action rifles, and have found .308 cast bullets to be sufficiently accurate in several over-thirty calibers (7.65 Arg. & .303 British). Good luck!!

Larry