I plan to experiment with reduced 30-06 loads between now and fall hunting. I'm not in a hurry, just playing with the idea. The rifle is a Winchester M70 Featherweight XTR. Standard loads have a pretty good thump to them. Hasn't been a problem for over 25 years, but it's starting to bother me, and it's effecting my shooting with it.
I plan to use H4895 and use Hodgdon's 60% rule. I'd like the round for deer hunting, and probably nothing over 150 yards. Reality is I've not shot anything over 100 yards in almost 20 years. My question is bullet type and weight. Should I pick a round meant for 30-30 and try that ? I'm thinking 150gr, but is there something better that someone likes ? less weight down to maybe 120 gr ? Just wondering what everyone thinks. I like Sierra, but not afraid to try something else.
FWIW, I've reloaded for my 243, and 223, but never my 30-06.
Thanks,
-Jeff
I plan to use H4895 and use Hodgdon's 60% rule. I'd like the round for deer hunting, and probably nothing over 150 yards. Reality is I've not shot anything over 100 yards in almost 20 years. My question is bullet type and weight. Should I pick a round meant for 30-30 and try that ? I'm thinking 150gr, but is there something better that someone likes ? less weight down to maybe 120 gr ? Just wondering what everyone thinks. I like Sierra, but not afraid to try something else.
FWIW, I've reloaded for my 243, and 223, but never my 30-06.
Thanks,
-Jeff