My Pre-64 Model 70 FW (.30-06) absolutely hates bullets with a boat-tail. It shoots 180 grain Sierras (flat base) WELL under an inch, great for deer, but I'd like a more stoutly constructed bullet for larger game.

Is the Swift A-Frame a boat-tail?

Any other premium bullets anyone can recommend?

The A-frames I have are boat-tails, don't know if this is true across the line. Try the Barnes XXX, they are really accurate and 'stout', a little on the pricey side for a bullet if that bothers you--but not any worse than A frames I don't think, it's been a while since I bought any Swifts......

I would be surprised if you can't find some boat-tails that work. The Nosler Accubond is another sturdily constructed bullet that has a reputation for good accuracy, it is a boat-tail as well.

Good Luck--Don

Just my opinion, but I think you have already got a good bullet if your 30-06 likes the 180 grain Sierra flat base.

At 30-06 velocities the 180 grain Pro-Hunter will perform well on any game the 30-06 is suitable for. I would not hesitate to shoot a big bull elk with one for a moment.

But, if you are concerned, you might try the 180 grain Nosler Partition. It has more of a fold at the base than a true boat tail. My 300 Wby Mag shoots the 180 Sierra's and Nosler's in the same place at the range.

Tried both the Partitions and the Barnes TSX, neiher groups well.

Try the Hornady SP, it`s a bit stouter IMO then the Sierra if you want a std cup & core bullet. The failsafe is another premium flat base you may want to try. Buy a bunch of `em if they shoot though. Winchester I hear is phasing them out.

Ol Joe has a good suggestion in the Hornady I would go with the InterLockâ„¢. Another option a little more expensive and in my experience more accurate than the Nosler Partition; Woodleigh they have a few very stout offerings. They won't have as high a BC but will hold together they are what they call weldcores.

Woodleigh

I would give North Fork bullets a try. I had very good results with them but I do not have a 30-06...

www.northforkbullets.com

Have you tried seating all your loads so the bullet is connected to the rifling ,some have excessive free bore ! so re seat your bullets so the connect to the rifling !

If the 180gr NP won't shoot, give NorthForks a try, the Hornady is only slightly "tougher" than the Sierra. If I was shooting a Barnes I would drop to a 165gr.

How many powders have you tried?It is often the powder/bullet combination that determines the accuracy of a particular rifle.The same powder is not always the most accurate with different bullets.

Also twist for .30 caliber can be 10-12-14- what is yours ? 10 twist take heavier , 12 mediun weight ; 14 very light bullets ,

Concho - Rile has a short throat, my OAL is 3.300, not sure what the twist is on the rifle, but shoots 180 Sierras well, so should group other 180s.

Stubble - Tried IMR 4350 so far, loading some RL 19 tonite.

What is your case length ? Book calls for 2.494 short throat cut brass back .010and move bullets out to touch rifling , long brass will cause fliers .

Brass has been trimmed.

No joy with RL-19. Powder suggestions other than IMR 4350 and RL 19?

I like Hornady bullets ,they have the inter bonds which are of a boat tail design so thats not going to work for you . They also have flat based 180's . I have always used 150's in the 06 , killed deer , elk , pigs , and coyotes with it . I heard Remington has some bonded bullets out so you might check thier website .
As far as powder I use Accurate Arms 4350 , not much different than IMR , sorry to say but in the 06 you can try alot of different powders , only to end up using 4350 . If you want to use a ball powder H380 will perform . Depending on if your dead set on 180 grain flat based bullets , you might try a lighter bullet of tougher construction . Kinda need to know what you're going after .

ny,

the above is all good advice.

If you want a really good inexpensive Hornady bullet try the 180 grain Interlock Round Nose with 55.0 gr. H-4350. Seat to middle of cannelure.