30-06 110 TSX Velocity Results

[jpsauer88]

Hello,

Me again with more results - for those looking to get estimates and itch that scratch, we know every gun is different bla bla but just for those interested with aussie powders
YOUR LOAD Is YOUR RESPONSIBILTY - follow all safe procedures, work up slowly etc. This is purely for entertainment.

30-06 CZ550 Ebony (Bought before this country went downhill)
Starline Brass
Winchester Primer
110 TTSX - loaded 3.250" COAL
AR2206H (known as H4895 in states)

56 - 3350
56.5 - 3367
57 - 3402
57.5 - 3441, 3441, 3444
58 - 3484, 3502, 3491
58.5 - 3518, 3502, 3501, 3505 - clover leaf - best group of both powders.

AR2208 (Known as Varget in states)
60.5 - 3447, 3450, 3447, 3446
60 - 3451, 3446, 3473, 3447
Both very accurate.

[Maxjon]

I have a book with an article by Layne Simpson. He states the Sierra 110gn JHP turns the 06 into a Varmint rifle....Extremely accurate too...

[Fester]

Fast, alright, just seems odd to go so light with an 06 that is usually used to hit bigger critters harder.
I don't even go that light with my 6.5s, more 6mm territory.

How are you blokes finding the 30-06 hand-loading accuracy?
Is it 1/2 MOA capable, or 3/4 more like it?

[jpsauer88]

Fast, alright, just seems odd to go so light with an 06 that is usually used to hit bigger critters harder.
I don't even go that light with my 6.5s, more 6mm territory.

How are you blokes finding the 30-06 hand-loading accuracy?
Is it 1/2 MOA capable, or 3/4 more like it?

Accuracy is dependent on load + rifle. I have had 1/2 MOA with a 130 TTSX load towards top with AR2208 at about slightly over 3200fps.

Well with light - the thing is bullet construction - going a mono - you dont need that much weight behind it because you do not loose weight. So wiht a cup core 110 you would loose most of its weight and then get inadequate penetration. A 110 TTSX believe it or not, you get pass throughs. So it comes down to BC - under 300m - the most ideal combo for 3006 is actually a 130 TTSX doing 3250fps - 0.35BC - nothing performs as good in under 300m and the 130 in mono has the penetration of a 165 cup core.

even with 80% retention on a cup core - a 165 quickly becomes a 130grain after the first 2 inches of impact.

[Fester]

Yeah, even with cup and cores, light for cal, and fast can be the ticket, it seems.

Mono pills are a new ball game, and I have not even played.
I would have to start over with loads, and exy to do all the load development.

Projectiles are not projectiles, it seems. They can all be different.
I have seen the difference that the controlled expansion from a Woodleigh pill has over conventional cup and cores.
Several different brands used to stay in the animal, but the Woodleighs exit with about a thumb-sized hole.
Also had less deer running dead, so that expending all the energy in the animal is not what I am seeing.
They are loaded warmer to get them shooting better, so not everything is a controlled experiment.

I don't get enough animals willing to participate, but I used a Speer Hotcor at the higher charge, and it was like using a bigger rifle on a yearling meaty at around 100yds. The projectiles are a very similar shape, and maybe I just have them working better at higher velocity.

[jpsauer88]

You can crucify me for this statement - but I switched to copper due to finding out about a patient my doctor was seeing who had extremely high levels of lead in his body...he was a hunter. There is a wealth of information from the states about cancer rates higher amongst hunters (I know people argue left wing bla bla) but its not like it'll stop people hunting etc. I just make "healthier" choices. When the bullet weight is reduced by 30% even, that 30% is fragmented some is fine as dust which can be consumed - at times 6" away from wound channel.

Its just my reason for going copper - I have young kids. Some people dont believe lead is bad... I err of side of caution doesn't ruin my life shooting monos!

[bladeracer]

You can crucify me for this statement - but I switched to copper due to finding out about a patient my doctor was seeing who had extremely high levels of lead in his body...he was a hunter. There is a wealth of information from the states about cancer rates higher amongst hunters (I know people argue left wing bla bla) but its not like it'll stop people hunting etc. I just make "healthier" choices. When the bullet weight is reduced by 30% even, that 30% is fragmented some is fine as dust which can be consumed - at times 6" away from wound channel.

Its just my reason for going copper - I have young kids. Some people dont believe lead is bad... I err of side of caution doesn't ruin my life shooting monos!

My lead was between 25 and 28 every month this year, until June when it was down to 20. I have another test to do next week and I'm hoping it's still falling.