30-06 starting powder choice

[USAF Ret]

Getting ready to start load development. HOWA 1500. 180 Nosler AB and Speer 168 Gold Dot. Hunter or IMR-4350?

 

[Washington Hunter]

I'd use Hunter. Speer data has Hunter with the highest velocity with 180 grain bullets. IMR4350 is about 130 fps less.

https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/rifle/30-06_Springfield_180.pdf

 

[USAF Ret]

I'd use Hunter. Speer data has Hunter with the highest velocity with 180 grain bullets. IMR4350 is about 130 fps less.

https://reloadingdata.speer.com/downloads/speer/reloading-pdfs/rifle/30-06_Springfield_180.pdf

The Speer is a 168. Thanks for the reply.

 

[JohnCushman]

I used Varget with 165 grain AB's

 

[Washington Hunter]

The Speer is a 168. Thanks for the reply.

Yes I realize that, I just like using Speer data because they have data for lots of different powders, even the newer ones which can sometimes be hard to find. However, they did not have Hunter for 168 grain bullets. I also looked at Ramshot data and I'd be going with Hunter for both of your bullets.

 

[USAF Ret]

Yes I realize that, I just like using Speer data because they have data for lots of different powders, even the newer ones which can sometimes be hard to find. I also looked at Ramshot data and I'd be going with Hunter for both of your bullets.

Much appreciated.

 

[Forkyfinder]

Old timer i know has sent a lot of 4064 through his .30-06 with solid results.

 

[Washington Hunter]

Do you have Ramshot data?

https://hodgdonpowderco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WesternPowdersHandloadingGuide8.0_WEB-1.pdf

 

[USAF Ret]

Do you have Ramshot data?

https://hodgdonpowderco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WesternPowdersHandloadingGuide8.0_WEB-1.pdf

I do. Thanks.

 

[Mallardsx2]

4064 with 168 grain noslers has worked good for me.

 

[MThuntr]

H4350...continually one of the more consistent and temp stable powders out there.

 

[mtmuley]

H4350...continually one of the more consistent and temp stable powders out there.

Not sure why, but I haven't had much luck with ball powders. mtmuley

 

[mtmuley]

4064 with 168 grain noslers has worked good for me.

I partake in the 4350's for my .06. mtmuley

 

[Mallardsx2]

Not sure why, but I haven't had much luck with ball powders. mtmuley

Whatever blows your dress up.

 

[BuzzH]

IMR4350 or 4831. Might give rl19 a try.

 

[USAF Ret]

I started with Hunter. Thanks folks. I just hate having to clean up afterwards with ball powder. Haha.

 

[44hunter45]

H4350...continually one of the more consistent and temp stable powders out there.

Also almost always on shelves these days.

 

[USAF Ret]

Hunter and the 168 Gold Dots turned out pretty decent. I was doing 4-shot groups, but I had a bad piece of brass on this one and only got 3 shots. ES and SD were spectacular across the board. Other groups averaged about 1.2 - 1.4 MOA, but this one was a little better. Time to do some seating depth testing. The chamber is pretty tight, so I figure the groups may tighten up with a little more jump. This was at about .018 jump from the lands.

 

[D4570]

If you are looking for speed plus accuracy.
RL26 and Hammer Bullets is where you want to be.
Unfortunately, info is extremely scarce.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Of the two that you mentioned, 56gr I4350