30-06 sierra load data pdf

Bullets, cartridges, and powders are included in the traditional sierra format that reloaders have always liked. This has been most accurate load in at least 10 different. Sierra reloading data for pdf download nz hunting and. In addition to its military duties, the 30 06 was also an instant success in the hunting fields. Sierra bullets load data for 2018 new matchking bullets. Im going to try the saami seating depth for this bullet and see if things get better. Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the handbook of cartridge reloading. Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. So, i called sierra, and asked them for their opinion.

Sierra gamechanger load data midsouth shooters supply. Various sources claim the m1 bullet weighed 172, 173 and 174 grains, a mystery explained by a list of. I have a 3006 ackley improved, but i cant find any loading information for it. Max load shown in the reloading data center with h4895 is 53. When you change bullet makers, youre not only changing the bearing surface length but the makeup of the jacket. Some loads are for bullets other than sierra, but if you use the same bullet weight and start low and work up youll be ok. The most uptodate and comprehensive 223 rem data available new data for. Most accurate load i ever fired in every 06 i owned, too.

I was trying to figure out a load for the sierra 110 gr hp for 3006 over imr8208, and could only at the time find data from hodgdon. I have purchased imr 4350 powder to load the above. By sierra bullets tech team heres a question we mar31. Is load data interchangeable from my handgun to my rifle. After checking to confirm that the powder matches the reloading data and bullet. Right click on the image of the load data and use save as. A max load of 62 gr of h4350 is giving me 3070 ish fps with hornady 150s and moa accuracy from my 22 rifle. Powderi velocity g 2300 2400 2500 2550 2600 2675 2700 power pro varmint 20. This reduction in powder charge weight should also be made each time that any of the components in the load are changed. To compensate for any component andor gun combination that would tend to yield pressures in excess of the published data, it is recommended that the powder charge be reduced 10% initially. Youll do better working close to max with the 06 as the data is milder than for other more recently released cartridges. The shooter begins with this load, and may work up from there to obtain the desired velocity and accuracy for his reduced load. It offers excellent ballistics, moderate recoil, and good accuracy with a variety of powder and bullet combos. It had its origin in the 3006 as a military powder and was the first powder bruce hodgdon sold.

Sierra bullets manual contains the confirmed data for rifle and handgun cartridges in one volume. After a long series of modifications, a revised cartridge case designat ed as the t65e3 was. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest. Email this page subscribe to this thread 05072012, 08. They were very helpful, and gave great suggestions. Imr 4064 is a mediumrange burn speed powder and is one of the most versatile propellant in the imr line, used for 223 remington, 22250 remington, 220 swift, 6mm remington, 243 winchester super short magnum, 308 winchester, 338 winchester magnum, and the list goes on and on. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Deer hit with that load didnt behave differently than ones hit by the same bullet starting out 400fps faster. I have found that the springfield makes an excellent cartridge to teach a new reloader because its large enough to avoid the numerous compressed loads that the. Sierra bullets load data for 2018 new matchking bullets sierra. I purchased a box of sierra 30 caliber 170 grain flatnose bullets today to load for my 3030 but failed to write down the load data from the manual. For heavier game, the 220grain slugs make a good choice, especially at short to medium ranges.

Kent hodgeson of az took this antelope with sierras grain sbt gameking in raton, nm. I purchased a box of sierra 30 caliber 170 grain flatnose bullets today to load for my 30 30 but failed to write down the load data from the manual. During that time, hodgdon has modernized h4350 by shortening the grains for improved metering and making it insensitive to hot and cold temperatures. If military brass is used for reloading, the charges shown should be reduced by one to two grains.

With typical government efficiency, the quest was still being pursued toward the end of the second world war. I was gonna load some 308 win ammo today but was unable to find any load info for them. Differences in 3006 165 gr manuals recommendations. Ive put the sierra data for some popular calibres as pdf. The 2nd edition lee modern reloading states between 51. The 3006s greater capacity and ability to use slower powders give it an undeniable edge. For information regarding 06 hunting loads for semiauto or pumpaction rifles, please check out my upcoming blog article. Data published as always on the vihtavuori app and on the website. Sierra gameking 165 gr 3006 load long range hunting forum. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. The manual covers the reloading process, tools, equipment, and firearms cleaning. Aug 02, 2017 the sierra 180grain prohunter, a flatbased spitzer, and the 180grain swift aframe, a flatbased semispitzer with a partition and a bonded core, both gave great accuracy and good velocity when sitting atop a load of 54.

Min charge max charge optimal charge bullet make bullet type primer notes. The maximum bullet weight of m1 ammunition was a maximum of 174. At the bottom of the page it had this powder listed for the hunting load. There are two options for acquiring data on the hodgdon website.

I thought id just replicate the 165gr game king data but then i pulled a game king projectile from a federal factory round and the two projectiles are quite different in length, both overall and measured to. Interesting that sierra lists 2900 fps with 56 grains of imr 4350 yet hodgdons website says 56. But i have found that the data on the imr site states you could start between 56. The 3006 springfield is one of our alltime classic cartridges. For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i. The 30 06 springfield is one of our alltime classic cartridges. In addition to its military duties, the 3006 was also an instant success in the hunting fields. I thought id just replicate the 165gr game king data but then i pulled a game king projectile from a federal factory round and the two projectiles are quite different in length, both overall and measured to ogive. It is amazingly accurate in every cartridge where it is listed in our data. By 1944, engineers at frankford arsenal had begun to experiment with the 300 savage case. I dont have a sierra reloading manual, should probably get one, and i need some info from it. Jan 31, 2018 sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. I was trying to figure out a load for the sierra 110 gr hp for 30 06 over imr8208, and could only at the time find data from hodgdon.