09 January 2003, 09:12
jaslure30 06 ackley loads
can anybody help with loads for the 30 06 ackley, I need info on loads for the 150 and 165 bullets I am using imr4064 52.8 grns for 165 and 56 for the 150,I know imr or h 4350 is indicated but can`t get my rifle to shoot well with it (weatherby mk V 24 inch barrel thanks in advance
09 January 2003, 09:26
ricciardelliFor 150 to 155 grain bullets:
IMR-4350 From 55.0 grains to 61.5 grains
Winchester WLR Primer
For 165 to 168 grain bullets:
IMR-4350 From 53.0 grains to 59.0 grains
Winchester WLR Primer
IF YOU INSIST ON USING IMR-4064 -
150 to 155:
IMR-4064 From 46.0 grains to 48.0 grains
Winchester WLR Primer
165 to 168:
IMR-4064 From 45.0 grains to 47.0 grains
Winchester WLR Primer
09 January 2003, 11:24
jaslurejust wondering why you recomend using lower max loads for the improoved than the regular 30 06 as listed in all manuals both with 4064 as with 4350, I am lost here thanks for your help
09 January 2003, 11:45
Elk Countryjaslure,
I've played around with 150gr. Hornadys and Nosler BT's and found that 55gr. of IMR-4064 was the MAX IN MY RIFLE,(Varget is another great choice, if you get a chance, try it). I used to shoot 52.5gr. of IMR-4064 in the standard '06 before I had it rebarreled and chambered for the '06 imp. I haven't used the 150's for anything alive as the main purpose of this rifle is as an elk slayer with 180's. Accuracy was so-so but I didn't try real hard to get good groups, I was just playing around!
If you ever use 180's be sure to try RL22, so far it's hands down the best powder I've tried.
Elk Country
09 January 2003, 11:58
<t_bob38>With 180 gr bullets, I use IMR 4831 starting with 60.0 grains give a velocity of 2820 fps, on up to 65.0 grains with a velocity of 3012 fps. Last load is uncomfortably hot for my Springfield.
I never got loads with 165 grain bullets that I liked. Only use the rifle with 180 grain bullets anyway.