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23 May 2010, 19:49
jerry mcdonald
Pre-64 30/06
Just got my first ever 06. 1957 m-70 win.
real clean sweet old rifle w/ a steel butt.
I didnt need it but couldnt pass up a deal
that good.
Question is, the load ive put together is a 200
partition @2700 fps from a 24" barrel w/rl-22.
very accurate. not to much for the old girl is it? the velocity is surprising w/ no sign of excessive pressure.
case head mics the same as factory 180 win pp's
will be used for short to medium range hunting.
23 May 2010, 20:04
MTM
200 Partition at 2700, you're covered for all ranges.
23 May 2010, 22:02
Dewey
That is what I have loaded for my longer tubed .06 rifles, I have six .30-06s at present, for several years. I consider this the best load if you hunt Elk/Moose in heavy cover and hunt where bears have an attitude issue.

That is a FINE old rifle, I have owned several like it and, with a good synthetic stock installed, plus good irons, it is still among the finest choices for North America....and mine have shot "bugholes".
23 May 2010, 23:30
jerry mcdonald
MTM,
I figured inside 350 yds the bullet should still open good on med game, deer and pigs
and be a real penetrator.
Dewey,
Thanks, thats nice to know the old war-horse could be used in a pinch for bigger game as well, and as a bonus put a moody old black bear in its place.