23 January 2006, 08:06
TexasTeaBest load for Rem ADL 30-06
I am trying to find a favorite load for my Rem 700 ADL. I have tried various load, different bullets 150-180gr, Speer and Hornady. So far I have not able to get a consistent grouping. I got couple shots tight next to each others then the third one would be two inches away. It has been frustrating. My son said it is my shooting skill
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I am going to isolate the problem one variable at a time. If you shoot the same gun, I would appreciate if you can tell me what is your favorite load for the gun, brass, powder #gr, bullet #gr.
Thank for your help.
23 January 2006, 16:41
WVHunter129Well I have a Remington Model 700 ADL with the synthetic stock. I reload my own ammo and have had very good luck using the following:
Remington Brass,
CCI Primer
IMR 4064 Powder
Nosler 150 grain ballistic tip
I use 50 grains of IMR 4064 in my load and I have had my gun at the range and get a 3 shoot group at 100 yards about the size of a quarter. I am very pleased with that setup.
I have taken two deer with this setup and only one shot dropped them in their tracks.
23 January 2006, 17:47
Jay Gorski50.5grs. of Varget with any good 150 grain bullet should give you good to very good accuracy. I use CCI primer with Rem. brass and Nosler BTs.
57.5-58grs. H4350 with a 165 Hornady is a sure bet with 210M primers, or 50grs. RE15 with same bullet should be a keeper. Actually waiting for my brother-in-law to test that last one out. But I'm pretty confident it'll be an accurate load. jay
23 January 2006, 19:32
jnmullinMy 700 ADl really likes a 165gr Hornady SP over 57.0gr of IMR4350. It is a pretty warm load, but it is a classic and I can get about 3/4" groups off the hood of a truck with it.
John
23 January 2006, 19:45
Ackley Improved UserNosler offers up a couple of tremendous loads for the 30-06 - both Re-22. 1) 165 gr. Nosler bullet, 24" barrel, 63 grs., 3002 fps, and 2) 180 gr. Nosler bullet, 24" barrel, 61 grs, 2872 fps. Impressive performance, and QL estimates ~60,000 PSI for each. Worth tryng.
Also, check out the latest Barnes manual. They offer tremendous loads for the XLC line of bullets.
23 January 2006, 22:06
MADDOGI have to agree with the H-4350 loads, This powder is not sensative to tempature. Therefore is a great consistant load in any weather...My $.02.... Maddog
23 January 2006, 23:25
TexasTeaquote:
Originally posted by Ackley Improved User:
Nosler offers up a couple of tremendous loads for the 30-06 - both Re-22. 1) 165 gr. Nosler bullet, 24" barrel, 63 grs., 3002 fps, and 2) 180 gr. Nosler bullet, 24" barrel, 61 grs, 2872 fps. Impressive performance, and QL estimates ~60,000 PSI for each. Worth tryng.
Thank you all for the info. For the loads, are these with the IMR4350 powder?
24 January 2006, 02:11
DocAny of these powders work very well in the .06:
IMR4064
IMR4350
IMR4831
H4350
H414
Re19
Re22.
I have a tack driving load with WW brass, Fed210M, 168 Barnes TSX, and 55.0 H4350. Federal's factory 165Btip shoots 1/2" in my rifle. IMR4064 with 180 Speer Spitzers is one of my best loads.
24 January 2006, 05:14
Ackley Improved UserThe Nosler loads are with Reloader 22. Best Hodgdon manual load is with a 165 GR. SIE SPBT (COL: 3.300"; H4350 59.0g 2938fps 49,400 CUP (~60,000 PSI).
Using H4350 QL predicts the following:
Cartridge: .30-06 Spring.
Bullet: .308, 165, NOS PART SP 16330
Cartridge O.A.L.: 3.340 inch or 84.84 mm
Barrel Length: 24.0 inch or 609.6 mm
Powder: Hodgdon H4350
Grains fps ft.lbs psi
59.62g 2865fps 3008ft# 56,480
60.86g 2929fps 3143ft# 60,659
62.10g 2993fps 3282ft# 65,197
Notice how close QL predicts the actual Hodgdon measurements.
The following is the IMR4350 data:
Cartridge: .30-06 Spring.
Bullet: .308, 165, NOS PART SP 16330
Cartridge O.A.L: 3.340
Barrel Length: 24.0 inch or 609.6 mm
Powder: IMR 4350
57.60g 2903fps 3087ft# 56,638
58.80g 2963fps 3216ft# 60,677
60.00g 3022fps 3347ft# 65,033