Has anybody used Ramshot TAC for reloading 30-06 for use in a Garand? Burn rate is listed between H335 and H4895.

It is a spherical double based powder and is said to be clean and meters like water. It also is the least expensive powder brand at Sportsmans Warehouse.

No matter what you hear on the web I'd call ramshot and see what they say...it is very close in burn rate.

My first thought was, "it's a bit too fast." But you're right about its position on burn rate charts. However, that they don't list any loads for the .30-06 using it may say all you need to know.

Definitely call them to see if they have any experience or data with it.

LWD

I just remembered that I have a jug sitting here and they do have a 30-06 load on it. Says 48.5 under a 168 grainer will do 2901 fps at 57K pressure. That sounds really fast for the pressure. Maybe they used a 28"barrel!!
There is also an 800 number on the label...maybe give it a try...800-497-1007

Good suggestions. I just sent them an e-mail. Ramshot just put up a new on line manual.

They only list Big Game and Hunter powders for 30-06, both slower than IMR 4320 although Big Game is close.

TAC is listed as the powder for .308 Win.

I will let you now their reply.

Western Powders acquires Accurate Arms. FYI

Iasked RamShot this question a few months ago-here is what tehy replied:


Andrew,

Our Ramshot-Big Game will be the 1st Choice for the M1 Garand rifle.

You can use the loads as published in our 4.2 complimentary guide.

I am also attaching the service load guidelines.

You can also use TAC but that will be more position sensitive.

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Barrel length: 24”

Note: These loads are good for the M1-Garand Rifle.

Powder: Ramshot - TAC

Bullet weight: 125-130 grains.

Start load: 52.7 grains (3000 - 3100 ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 58.5grains (3350 – 3450 Ft/p/sec). LD = ± 93%

Bullet weight: 150/155 grains.

Start load: 47.0grains (2600 - 2700 ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 52.0grains (2800 - 2900Ft/p/sec). LD = ± 83%

Bullet weight: 168/175 grains.

Start load: 45.0grains (2500 - 2600 ft/p/sec)

Maximum load: 50.0grains (2700 - 2800Ft/p/sec). LD = ± 84%
Regards
Johan Loubser
Ballistician
Western/Accurate Powders
Tel: 1-800-497-1007 or (406) 234 04 22
Part of Western Powders Inc -- Miles City – Montana.
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I noted to them in my email the uniqueness of the M1 gas system-not faster than 4895, nor slower than 4064 powders, with bullets not heavier than 175-180grn.


I have not tried any of these recipes, but they do seem within range of similar ball powders....

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