3006 amd 168 matchki9ngs

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26 March 2006, 08:17

lb404

3006 amd 168 matchki9ngs

I am doing a long distance training course in a month or so and would like an accuracy load for a 3006 and 168gr. Match Kings. Any suggestions?????

square shooter

26 March 2006, 10:15

ricciardelli

Bullet: Sierra 168 Grain HPBT
Powder: 56.6 grains of IMR-4350
Primer: Winchester 8-1/2
Case: Winchester
Firearm: Ruger 77R
Optics: Leupold 4x12AO
Velocity: 2801 FPS @ 15' from muzzle
Accuracy: 5-shots, 200-yards, <1"

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26 March 2006, 20:34

Jay Gorski

FWIW, H-S Precision uses 57grs H4350 as their standard load for the '06. I'll be trying that and a half grain more along with 50grs RE15 next month, let you know how it turns out. Jay

26 March 2006, 20:48

meplat

You didn't say what "long distance" means for you, but an approximation of the the old M72 Match cartridge is 48gr IMR4064 with the Sierra 168 for ~2650 - 2700fps in a 24" barrel.

Good luck, and good shooting.

Jim

27 March 2006, 19:46

Hot Core

Hey ib404, Are you saying you want to use a "Randomly Picked Load" to use for Long Distance shooting rather than developing the Load from below for your specific rifle?