30-06 loads for the 165 GMX?

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14 August 2013, 21:09

larrys

30-06 loads for the 165 GMX?

Does anyone have a favorite load for the 165 GMX in the 30-06? I do not have the latest Hornady loading manual. Can it be loaded like the 165 Interlock?

Thanks

Larry

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18 August 2013, 12:48

JBrown

Last year I loaded the 150 GMX in my 30-06. At that time Hornady was recommending using a mid range load for a cup and core bullet as the max load for the GMX.

So no, it cant be loaded like the interlock. Max load for the GMX will be a couple of grains less.

I am sold on the GMX. It is an accurate and deep penetrating son of a gun. I found seating the bullet about .080 off the lands gave great accuracy in my rifle(seemed like way too much, UNTIL I shot it!)

Jason

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25 October 2013, 19:26

Rather-B-Huntin

I load 165 gr. Interlocks over 50 gr. of Varget, seated .020" off the lands in my M70 '06.

This load is 1/2 gr. off of the max. recommended load for this bullet. I've loaded a variety of 165's for multiple '06s with charges ranging between 48-50 gr. of Varget, and all showed respectable to to excellent accuracy.

As previously stated, I'd err on the side of safety and start at least a couple of grains lighter based on the construction of your chosen bullet.

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15 November 2013, 05:31

CLL

What powder did you use for the 150 GMX ? I have AA4350 that has served well with all other 150grn PSP CL and such. I've got Varget ,H380 AA3100. I just got the bullets . Thanks for any help. I shot some E-Tip factory loads they push them pretty hard .

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15 November 2013, 23:19

larrys

I use AA4350. I talked to Hornady and the GMX can be loaded with the same data as the Interlock. My load for the 165 is a little over some of the books, at 57.5 grains, but it is very accurate.

Larry

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09 December 2013, 00:53

PaulS

The Hodgdon Reloading data website at www.hodgdon.com has data on the Gmax bullets in 3006. They list hodgdon, Winchester and IMR powders.