I’ve been loading for fifty years and this man is spot on ,,right on the money ,,whatever he tells you ,,you can take it to the bank ,, however these days and times we must use whatever we can get and be glad we have it.
Hey buddy 👋 , I'm in BEAUTIFUL Henderson NV. and most folks here go go Arizona to buy ammo and powder, since it's scarce here and way 2 expensive, I have my stash of imr4831, green dot, 700x, Re7, Re15, Re2400, Universal, 5744, imr4198, a ton of titegroup, & a ton of red dot, started using 3031, and now that we got some rain 🌧 I play around loading trail boss 😌 for my 30-30 & 30-06
I've been handloading for 30-06 for over 20 years and your video taught me several things about loading for this round that I didn't know before. Awesome video, thanks!
When i started my shooting and handloading in 1987 Saskatchewan i met a WW 2 Canadian veteran who loved BRNO rifles one of which was 30-06. He shot open sites at 100 yds better than alot of club members shot scoped rifles. I close my eyes now and still see "Rigor Mortis Yates " with a burning cig in the corner of his mouth and the 06 aimed perfectly still at a bullseye. Puff of smoke ..puff of smoke .. and bang a bullseye. He took alot of game too
I stopped reloading 25 years ago after my best friend passed away too soon. He taught me everything I know and we shot a lot together. A lot of new powders since then. Thanks for the great info and thinking about starting up again.👍
Find a YOUTH, to teach and pass your reloading knowledge on to.... Make new memories. (I know what it's like to loose CLOSE family and friends, a piece piece of you is missing, but, LIVE YOUR LIFE). You will be with your old friends, soon enough again.
In the last handful of years there are a lot of new powders that have come to my attention. Since I can't get some of the powders I've used in the past I've had to renew my library of reloading books which list the newer powders.
Fantastic detailing of powders for the 30-06. I've been reloading 165s and 168s for my 03a3 sporter for some 45 or so years, and for my loads, H4350 has no equal.
I've got a Rem 700 and with a 165 grain Partition. 59.0 of H4350, I could cover up three shots with a dime @ 100 yards. 4th shot was exactly 1 inch low from other three.
The -06 is the cartridge all my uncles and grandpa shot so naturally it was my first rifle. I just got a reloader and dye for my birthday a few weeks ago and I’m so glad I found this channel! I’m starting to feel like I’ve bit off more than I can chew and don’t know where to start.
Great information. I'm just getting in to reloading, and love my 30-06. This is why I want to reload. This will allow me to shoot a lot more, and will understand my 30-06 much better. Your wisdom is much appreciated.
Just one more reason to own the 30-06. Still the greatest North American game cartridge of all time. Baseball Apple pie and the 30-06. I couldn’t agree more the only powders I use on a consistent basis is Varget, IMR 4350 and 4895 all with great results.
Superformance in my mind is a specific 30-06 powder. Every 06 I've used loves it. 165s at over 2900 and 180s over 2800. I live where it's very cold most of the year, and don't shoot hunting loads in summer at all so the high temp pressure spikes don't affect me. I've tried it in 6.5 creed but it doesn't give any higher velocity than other powders. But it's like magic fairy dust for safely turning 30-06s into near 300 magnums.
I love the Superformance powder. Works great in several cartridges I load. I have had issues with one particular 30.06 load shooting sub MOA one day, with no pressure signs, then the next time out, it will blow a primer! For some reason it only does that with one particular weight/seating depth combo. H4350 is almost impossible to get, but I have found IMR4350 several times, and have come to really like it.
Great video, DD. I love all those powders except Superformance. Never used it. I find IMR 4064 particularly useful in a wide range of applications. A semi-custom .22-250 came from the 'smith with a test target and load recipe featuring IMR 4064. Some loading manuals, such as Nosler, list the most accurate powder used in their trials. IMR 4064 is mentioned quite frequently. Love it!
Thank you for a very informative video about real hunting ammo powder choices, I now have a great place to start reloading for my 30 06.... keep up the great work
You are right about h4350. It is the absolute best for 165-180 grain in the ol aught six. Every bullet I have tried works well with it. Berger VLDh, Hornady Sst, Nosler Partition, sierra gameking and matchking. Did I leave one out? Oh Barnes ttsx and the discontinued Fail Safe by CT (Nosler/Winchester).
i have found out over 37 yrs reloading that you are so right . but my old remington 700 bdl from the mid 80's loves a lot of ball powders . the one it loves the best , 1/2 in at 100 yds is norms mrp powder . not giving the load out . but this just tells that each gun is different . my custom dumoulin [ mauser ] action with kreager barrel hates ball powders ! great video ! nice to see something on youtube that dosn't start with , reloading for 6.5 creedmoor . or reloading for 300 blackout !
I think the finest load I have developed was H4350, 168 grain TSX, Winchester brass, and WLR primer. I was able to get 2880 fps, good accuracy, and an elk at 200 yards with this.
I’ve been shooting 30-06 for 30 years, but my dad has always loaded for me. Now that I’m loading for myself, I may try Varget with my 150g loads. I’ve been using it for my 30-30. Thanks for making such an informative video.
Thank you for the very valuable information. As the number of powders continue to grow more and more, we need more caliber specific videos like this that point us in the right direction. Thank you for taking time and making these useful, great videos. The usefulness of this video convinced me to subscribe.
Great video and analysis! I've been reloading for the 30-06 now since the mid 1970's and I love myt Winchester Model 70 with Manlicher barrel. The barrel is short, so sometimes a slow burning powder makes this gun a flame thrower! I've used some of Jack O'Connor's favorite loads over the year, and yes IMR 4064 is my go to powder for 165 to 180 bullets!
I reload for rest relaxation and mental health. The fact that it makes me able to shoot a lot more for the same amount of money I was shooting less before reloading is a benefit. I am saddened that there are certain calibers in my collection I am not able to load for anymore and what I can load for is dwindling. Loading rifle bullets is my favoriteThing to do. From brass prep to carefully trimming and cleaning primer pockets it makes me feel like each one of those rounds was 1000 yard round because of the time and precision that went into making those bullets. I haven’t found what works perfect in my rifle yet which is upsetting
I look forward to your videos as they are always informative, relevant, and spot on. Thanks for doing these videos and keep em coming. They are very much appreciated.
You commented about finding powder for the new Gucci cartridges, but not the primers. I was nearly sold on the 7mm PRC until I realized it needs *magnum* large rifle primers. I have enough trouble trying to find regular large rifle primers thank you very much.
About 25 years ago, using a 270 Winchester 130 grain bullet that was hot but safe, I left it in the car in July and shot it that afternoon. I blew primer pockets and primers fell out so I quit. I think it was AA 2700 but not sure. Yes it is true. Ball powders are heat sensitive.
YT just landed me here... I have been a 30-06 guy all my life, and I agree with pretty much everything you said here. I yoosta shoot 110 - 220, for just fun and serious hunting. However, I have settled on 180 gr Nosler partitions for all my hunting with the 30-06, as they are NO compromise! However, my powder of choice is N205. "use like 4831"... I have an Oehler 33 Chrono, also a Lab Radar, now too. 60 Gr of N205 gives me an honest 2730 f/s with great consistency and no pressure indications in 22" bbls, but sadly is no mo. But when I saw how good it was I bot all 5 cans they had, still have some, still good. You may find this odd as hell, but for 180 grainers both my 30-06's work better with N205 and 4831, while my 300 win mag is best with 4350, giving both higher velocities and less pressure sign for both 180 and 200 grain partitions. Much research has brought this down to case geometry and shoulder angle. While this is counter to "conventional wisdom", it is true. Keep youse powdah Dry!! Jerry
I’ve been reloading for over 30 yrs. Personal preference and accuracy, the best powder for me is the old 4320 (hard to find anymore) (4350 is good, but not quite as accurate) with a 150 gr bullet. This load has all the knock down power I’ve ever needed, all the way up to and including elk.
Desert Dog, I've been always good with RL19 and IMR 4064 with my reloads with a 26" barrel. Hope this is useful to your audience. Take care brother and good hunting in 2021.
I just bought my first true "high powered" rifle in the form of a Springfield 1903 (Remington 03-A3 to be exact) that was sporterized at some point in its life. For 350.00 bucks, I thought it was a good deal. I really enjoy shooting it, though it just has iron sights. I've read that scopes can be added, but it hurts to think about having the rifle drilled into. Anyway, I never reloaded, but I'm starting to think it would be a good idea. The problem is trying to figure out how to get started from scratch. Buying the equipment, etc.. I have saved my brass from the rounds I've used at the range and now have about 150 empty cases, so now I just need to figure how and where to get started. I'm sure it would be worth it, considering I'm paying at least 2 dollars per shot currently. Thanks for your great content
I don't shoot 30-06 very often, but used to shoot a friend's M1. I do load for both 308 and 6.5CM and find the IMR 8208XBR to be a very good ball powder, fairly close to Varget. The problem is that it is produced in Austrailia and difficult to get in the U.S, and when you can find it, it is a bit pricey. When Varget was difficult to get I bought a case of 8208XBR and still have about 5 lbs. left.
I've had great results with 51grs of W760 with 165gr Partitions in my Remington 700. But I'm looking forward to trying some of the other choices you shown in this video. Thanks!
Great video 👍🏻 , now if we can just get some primers in stock , I'm down to my last 5000 LR primers ! Thats not many , sometimes we go out to the farm and shoot the m-1 250 rds, in a weekend!
Thanks for the awesome review, Desert Dog. Being new on the scene and wanting to handload, this really helps with making good choices for alternative powders during this time. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻 Greetings from SA 🇿🇦
Your timing for this video is perfect! I’m actually about to start loading 30.06 with the 168g TTSX Barnes bullets using IMR 4451. I had this powder for 6.5 Creedmoor loads and can’t find any of the better choices. You were the one who convinced me to try these. Haven’t absolutely decided what my starting load charge will be, but I’m leaning towards about 54 grains. Thanks for sharing your lifetime of knowledge with us!! Cheers from Texas!!!
You're welcome. I find the 168gr TTSX to be the most well-rounded bullet for the 30-06. I have taken countless deer and pigs with it, coyotes, bears, and over 20 African animals with it. Just a great versatile bullet that always performs on the shoulder shot.
Very great vid! Thanks your knowledge regarding the 30'06 is spot on! Knowledge of your rifle, also practice strengthens your confidence to make clean accurate shots to fill your freezer!😁
🙏 Enjoyed this video bc I also found 4350 to work well is many cartridges. I started first the ez available IMR version but shifted to the temperature stable Hodgdon label. Please do one for the Necked down Connoisseur Hunting Cartridge, the 270 Winchester. Aloha!
In my gun 30-06 I use 165 grain nosler partition bullets and 180 grain nobler bullets the load I use for 165 is 54 grain of the 4350 180 is 55 grain of 4350 my loads are perfect to my gun . Can alway count on them to hit where I aim.
I’m so glad you made this video and the timing was perfect. I’m just watching it now but a month ago I put my browning bar in 30-06 on layaway. I didn’t realize I need to have a faster powder to cycle the action.
I found this video very interesting and educational. As a novice loader (thanks to covid) your video Tought me more about powders than the last 500 videos I've watched. Thanks for that
Great video, Thanks for posting. Lots of great info. I like the Hodgdon in 3006 reloads ( great accuracy) in 165gr and the Extreme Powders in other calibers due to very little temperature change.
I have great results with IMR 4064, Barnes 165gr TTSX and Federal 210 match primers. My 1903 Sporter doesn't seem to like any factory loads I've tried so far.
Before the shortage I've always used 4350. But now all I was able to find is superformance and staball 6.5. Hopefully they shoot well out of my 6.5 Creedmoor and 30-06. Running low on 4350.
My elk load is a 180grn Barnes TTSX, Ramshot Big Game, compressed load, pushing 2593fps. My deer load is a 165grain Barnes TSX, Ramshot Hunter, compressed load, pushing 2790. Both loads work for either deer or elk, and Barnes bullets do not blow up at close range, or destroy much meat. They do require more precision, which is the tradeoff
I have to agree with you here. I will say for mass loading 5.56 blaster ammo there is nothing like BL(C)-2. Goes a long way cheap meters fast and well how much does accuracy and stability matter there.
Well, I don't load for a .30-06 but I sure do for a 7 x 57, and IMR-4350 been my powder of choice and I sent a lot of 140 gr Nosler Partitions into the big game over the last 54 years. 4831 my go-to in the 270. I do like RL-22 and shot a lot of it in 6.5 x 55. I had no issues with it and I hunted winter caribou in Alaska with it when I lived there. Lots of panic buying due to COVID and Our new President Uncle Joe!
Thank you for this video. I also have been loading for the 30-06 for a very long time. I was able to learn something more about powders. I find I do not keep up enough with the newer powders and there were a couple here I knew nothing of.
I agree with you about the 4350 powders and 4831. On the flip side I have a .35 Whelen and I load 225 grain bullets for it and the best powder I have found for that is 4064. It seems backward to me that I use a faster burning powder for the heavier bullet in the .35 and a slower burning powder for heavy 30-06 bullets. The .35 Whelen is amazing by the way.
It's true that we typically use a slower burning powder for heavier bullets, but caliber also plays a big part. Pressure spikes faster with a heavier bullet, but pressure is relieved quicker with a larger projectile.
Nice video! So there is a new powder on the block called shooters world. You may want to take a look at the 3 stick powder offerings. Sw4350 slower than all of the other 4250 powders, precision which in my opinion is as good as or better than varget plus it meters better and last but definitely not least long rifle. Its a hair faster than h4350. These powders are less name but definitely worth a look for availability and price. 30.06 is the granddaddy of all 30 cal rimless rounds. Still plenty capable of taking any game in north America. Again great video.
You guys in America have such a large range of powders at reasonable prices where as here in Australia the likes of Winchester powders and others you have are $70 AU and above, most of us use our own brand made by ADI such as AR2208, you Varget and AR2209 your H4350 and they are going up in price because most of our powders are sold to America in bulk to Hodgdon to convert to your powders, Varget can be used in most calibers from .223 all the way up to the big bore stuff while H4350 is used for 30.06, .243 and .303 British generally. I use Varget in all my calibers except .243, very accurate and not a big recoiling round
Don't feel bad ...just last month my local gunshop finally got a small quantity of imr4350 ...selling price was one nickel shy of 70(seventy)dollars for 1( one) pound ....unbelievable!!!
Excellent Video! Perfect Timing too! Ive been staring at my bench full of powders trying to decide on a starting point with 165gr loads - looks like H4350 it is!
I've had good results with Varget, IMR 4064, RL-15 & H4895. I want to try some IMR 8208 XBR with a 200gr Accubond.... May I add, I'm referring to the 35 Whelen AI. Very similar brass, I mostly use resized 06 brass... Nosler when I can find it & Hornady when I'm on the cheap. I feel there's a Ton of crossover.
Another great video man! I agree with you on alot of the Reloader series of powders and their awful temp stability. But I have to say reloader 16 has been phenomenal for me, hopefully you can try it soon. In my test on my 6.5 CM target rifle reloader 16 has outperformed H4350 on temp stability. But that is the only cartridge I've tried it in, so that may not be the case with other cartridges. As always great video man 👍
Before Hodgdon bought out IMR Bruce said that IMR 4064 is probably the least temperature sensitive powder on the market. I think you sold IMR 4064 pretty short in this video. It is an excellent 30-06 powder, better than Varget IMO.
I’ve been loading for fifty years and this man is spot on ,,right on the money ,,whatever he tells you ,,you can take it to the bank ,, however these days and times we must use whatever we can get and be glad we have it.
30-06....one cartridge to rule them all
Hey buddy 👋 , I'm in BEAUTIFUL Henderson NV. and most folks here go go Arizona to buy ammo and powder, since it's scarce here and way 2 expensive, I have my stash of imr4831, green dot, 700x, Re7, Re15, Re2400, Universal, 5744, imr4198, a ton of titegroup, & a ton of red dot, started using 3031, and now that we got some rain 🌧 I play around loading trail boss 😌 for my 30-30 & 30-06
Your videos are very original. Do not change a thing
I've been handloading for 30-06 for over 20 years and your video taught me several things about loading for this round that I didn't know before. Awesome video, thanks!
When i started my shooting and handloading in 1987 Saskatchewan i met a WW 2 Canadian veteran who loved BRNO rifles one of which was 30-06. He shot open sites at 100 yds better than alot of club members shot scoped rifles. I close my eyes now and still see "Rigor Mortis Yates " with a burning cig in the corner of his mouth and the 06 aimed perfectly still at a bullseye. Puff of smoke ..puff of smoke .. and bang a bullseye. He took alot of game too
I stopped reloading 25 years ago after my best friend passed away too soon. He taught me everything I know and we shot a lot together. A lot of new powders since then. Thanks for the great info and thinking about starting up again.👍
You should start up again in his memory. Take care.
Find a YOUTH, to teach and pass your reloading knowledge on to.... Make new memories. (I know what it's like to loose CLOSE family and friends, a piece piece of you is missing, but, LIVE YOUR LIFE). You will be with your old friends, soon enough again.
The king. Of cartridges that is. Not the first. But the best.
In the last handful of years there are a lot of new powders that have come to my attention. Since I can't get some of the powders I've used in the past I've had to renew my library of reloading books which list the newer powders.
Fantastic detailing of powders for the 30-06. I've been reloading 165s and 168s for my 03a3 sporter for some 45 or so years, and for my loads, H4350 has no equal.
Same here, even the years.....
I've got a Rem 700 and with a 165 grain Partition. 59.0 of H4350, I could cover up three shots with a dime @ 100 yards. 4th shot was exactly 1 inch low from other three.
The -06 is the cartridge all my uncles and grandpa shot so naturally it was my first rifle. I just got a reloader and dye for my birthday a few weeks ago and I’m so glad I found this channel! I’m starting to feel like I’ve bit off more than I can chew and don’t know where to start.
Get the Hornady hard cover manual. Read it.
Great information. I'm just getting in to reloading, and love my 30-06. This is why I want to reload. This will allow me to shoot a lot more, and will understand my 30-06 much better. Your wisdom is much appreciated.
Just one more reason to own the 30-06. Still the greatest North American game cartridge of all time. Baseball Apple pie and the 30-06. I couldn’t agree more the only powders I use on a consistent basis is Varget, IMR 4350 and 4895 all with great results.
Superformance in my mind is a specific 30-06 powder. Every 06 I've used loves it. 165s at over 2900 and 180s over 2800. I live where it's very cold most of the year, and don't shoot hunting loads in summer at all so the high temp pressure spikes don't affect me. I've tried it in 6.5 creed but it doesn't give any higher velocity than other powders. But it's like magic fairy dust for safely turning 30-06s into near 300 magnums.
Hey desert dog 🐕! You put out alot of great videos 📹 this one is the best! Cheers and thank you
You are welcome sir. I really try to put out different and unique content.
Excellent video for one of my favorite calibers. I’m sure I’ll view this video a few more times.
Thanks man, you just answered a whole heap of questions for me. I'll take your experience over others theories any day! Good work.
Great concept for a video. I would enjoy a series of these with other popular cartridges.
7mm rem mag, .338 win mag @ 375h&h 🥳🙏
270 win and 25 06 Rem powder choices would be awesome
I love the Superformance powder. Works great in several cartridges I load. I have had issues with one particular 30.06 load shooting sub MOA one day, with no pressure signs, then the next time out, it will blow a primer! For some reason it only does that with one particular weight/seating depth combo. H4350 is almost impossible to get, but I have found IMR4350 several times, and have come to really like it.
My experience is that H4350 behind 165gr & 180gr bullets yields excellent results.
Same w the 300wsm
Powder is fine, now find me some primers! Good info, keep it coming
AMEN TO THAT.
Great video, DD. I love all those powders except Superformance. Never used it. I find IMR 4064 particularly useful in a wide range of applications. A semi-custom .22-250 came from the 'smith with a test target and load recipe featuring IMR 4064. Some loading manuals, such as Nosler, list the most accurate powder used in their trials. IMR 4064 is mentioned quite frequently. Love it!
Try Varget for the same loads if you get the chance. Usually bullets and barrels that love 4064, REALLY love Varget.
Great video..i have watched 3 times! Next, consider doing a video with your favorite bullet powder combinations for the 30-06!
I didn’t know squat about powders, great info thanks🫡
Thank you for a very informative video about real hunting ammo powder choices, I now have a great place to start reloading for my 30 06.... keep up the great work
You are right about h4350. It is the absolute best for 165-180 grain in the ol aught six. Every bullet I have tried works well with it. Berger VLDh, Hornady Sst, Nosler Partition, sierra gameking and matchking. Did I leave one out? Oh Barnes ttsx and the discontinued Fail Safe by CT (Nosler/Winchester).
I reload a lot of superformace for my 30-06 and 6.5 I also use a lot of H4350 and varget never have any issues with any of them.
i have found out over 37 yrs reloading that you are so right . but my old remington 700 bdl from the mid 80's loves a lot of ball powders . the one it loves the best , 1/2 in at 100 yds is norms mrp powder . not giving the load out . but this just tells that each gun is different . my custom dumoulin [ mauser ] action with kreager barrel hates ball powders ! great video ! nice to see something on youtube that dosn't start with , reloading for 6.5 creedmoor . or reloading for 300 blackout !
Excellent information and answered a few precise questions I was considering. What a time and money saving presentation. THANK YOU!
Thanks for your opinions.
I think the finest load I have developed was H4350, 168 grain TSX, Winchester brass, and WLR primer. I was able to get 2880 fps, good accuracy, and an elk at 200 yards with this.
That's a fantastic combo. I shoot the exact same thing 90% of the time (But I use the 168gr TTSX).
I’ve been shooting 30-06 for 30 years, but my dad has always loaded for me. Now that I’m loading for myself, I may try Varget with my 150g loads. I’ve been using it for my 30-30.
Thanks for making such an informative video.
Great video bruh 👍
Helps me a lot for loading for a Garand and 03A3 Springfield
I use a variety of powders,I also cast bullets for .30-'06. Good times!
Thank you for the very valuable information. As the number of powders continue to grow more and more, we need more caliber specific videos like this that point us in the right direction. Thank you for taking time and making these useful, great videos. The usefulness of this video convinced me to subscribe.
Great video and analysis! I've been reloading for the 30-06 now since the mid 1970's and I love myt Winchester Model 70 with Manlicher barrel. The barrel is short, so sometimes a slow burning powder makes this gun a flame thrower! I've used some of Jack O'Connor's favorite loads over the year, and yes IMR 4064 is my go to powder for 165 to 180 bullets!
I reload for rest relaxation and mental health. The fact that it makes me able to shoot a lot more for the same amount of money I was shooting less before reloading is a benefit. I am saddened that there are certain calibers in my collection I am not able to load for anymore and what I can load for is dwindling. Loading rifle bullets is my favoriteThing to do. From brass prep to carefully trimming and cleaning primer pockets it makes me feel like each one of those rounds was 1000 yard round because of the time and precision that went into making those bullets. I haven’t found what works perfect in my rifle yet which is upsetting
I look forward to your videos as they are always informative, relevant, and spot on. Thanks for doing these videos and keep em coming. They are very much appreciated.
You commented about finding powder for the new Gucci cartridges, but not the primers. I was nearly sold on the 7mm PRC until I realized it needs *magnum* large rifle primers. I have enough trouble trying to find regular large rifle primers thank you very much.
About 25 years ago, using a 270 Winchester 130 grain bullet that was hot but safe, I left it in the car in July and shot it that afternoon. I blew primer pockets and primers fell out so I quit. I think it was AA 2700 but not sure. Yes it is true. Ball powders are heat sensitive.
I love my 30-06 thanks for another great video
YT just landed me here... I have been a 30-06 guy all my life, and I agree with pretty much everything you said here. I yoosta shoot 110 - 220, for just fun and serious hunting. However, I have settled on 180 gr Nosler partitions for all my hunting with the 30-06, as they are NO compromise! However, my powder of choice is N205. "use like 4831"... I have an Oehler 33 Chrono, also a Lab Radar, now too. 60 Gr of N205 gives me an honest 2730 f/s with great consistency and no pressure indications in 22" bbls, but sadly is no mo. But when I saw how good it was I bot all 5 cans they had, still have some, still good. You may find this odd as hell, but for 180 grainers both my 30-06's work better with N205 and 4831, while my 300 win mag is best with 4350, giving both higher velocities and less pressure sign for both 180 and 200 grain partitions. Much research has brought this down to case geometry and shoulder angle. While this is counter to "conventional wisdom", it is true. Keep youse powdah Dry!! Jerry
Great video bud. I hunt Southern California and it's good to hear information that can help us out. Keep the videos coming buddy
I’ve been reloading for over 30 yrs. Personal preference and accuracy, the best powder for me is the old 4320 (hard to find anymore) (4350 is good, but not quite as accurate) with a 150 gr bullet. This load has all the knock down power I’ve ever needed, all the way up to and including elk.
I think you did a great job explaining the powders . I think I'll start with the H4350 like you said.
Desert Dog, I've been always good with RL19 and IMR 4064 with my reloads with a 26" barrel. Hope this is useful to your audience. Take care brother and good hunting in 2021.
I just bought my first true "high powered" rifle in the form of a Springfield 1903 (Remington 03-A3 to be exact) that was sporterized at some point in its life. For 350.00 bucks, I thought it was a good deal. I really enjoy shooting it, though it just has iron sights. I've read that scopes can be added, but it hurts to think about having the rifle drilled into.
Anyway, I never reloaded, but I'm starting to think it would be a good idea. The problem is trying to figure out how to get started from scratch. Buying the equipment, etc.. I have saved my brass from the rounds I've used at the range and now have about 150 empty cases, so now I just need to figure how and where to get started. I'm sure it would be worth it, considering I'm paying at least 2 dollars per shot currently.
Thanks for your great content
Agreed. H4350 is "magic pixie dust" for the .30-'06.
H4350 & H4831SC are my go to’s for 243, 6.5 CR, 270 & 300 H&H. Never tried Varget, but the 6mm world seems to love it.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. It’s pretty hard not to learn something from your videos.
I don't shoot 30-06 very often, but used to shoot a friend's M1. I do load for both 308 and 6.5CM and find the IMR 8208XBR to be a very good ball powder, fairly close to Varget. The problem is that it is produced in Austrailia and difficult to get in the U.S, and when you can find it, it is a bit pricey. When Varget was difficult to get I bought a case of 8208XBR and still have about 5 lbs. left.
As always, a great video! 30-06 is my favorite. 4350 and a 165gr projectile is my fave. Thanks for the info!
And also 4064 powder for the 150 grain bullets. The ballistics/ trajectory for both powders are almost identical and shoot very accurately.
I appreciate this video so much DD, thank you.
I've had great results with 51grs of W760 with 165gr Partitions in my Remington 700. But I'm looking forward to trying some of the other choices you shown in this video. Thanks!
53.5 w760 150sst works for me
Great video 👍🏻 , now if we can just get some primers in stock , I'm down to my last 5000 LR primers ! Thats not many , sometimes we go out to the farm and shoot the m-1 250 rds, in a weekend!
I like superformance in 6.5. I’m itching to try it in 06’
Thanks for the awesome review, Desert Dog. Being new on the scene and wanting to handload, this really helps with making good choices for alternative powders during this time. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻 Greetings from SA 🇿🇦
Please do more of these videos for other popular hunting cartridges.
Yes, 308 win 284 win 270 win 280 rem 7 rem mag
Excellent. I've got all your favorite powders. Would like more advice on how far down to download Superformance for a stable load.
Your timing for this video is perfect! I’m actually about to start loading 30.06 with the 168g TTSX Barnes bullets using IMR 4451. I had this powder for 6.5 Creedmoor loads and can’t find any of the better choices. You were the one who convinced me to try these. Haven’t absolutely decided what my starting load charge will be, but I’m leaning towards about 54 grains. Thanks for sharing your lifetime of knowledge with us!! Cheers from Texas!!!
You're welcome. I find the 168gr TTSX to be the most well-rounded bullet for the 30-06. I have taken countless deer and pigs with it, coyotes, bears, and over 20 African animals with it. Just a great versatile bullet that always performs on the shoulder shot.
Very great vid! Thanks your knowledge regarding the 30'06 is spot on! Knowledge of your rifle, also practice strengthens your confidence to make clean accurate shots to fill your freezer!😁
Own three and still considering a fourth. Great cartridge!
I’ve got a pretty great load with IMR-4064 with the 168 gr TTSX.
100% agree on H4350 versatility.
Thanks for another great video. I have to confess to my own love for 4350.
Going up and down in bullet weights, I can use 4350 for almost any rifle cartridge.
🙏 Enjoyed this video bc I also found 4350 to work well is many cartridges.
I started first the ez available IMR version but shifted to the temperature stable Hodgdon label.
Please do one for the Necked down Connoisseur Hunting Cartridge, the 270 Winchester. Aloha!
I’m a Varmint hunter so I’m stingy with my Benchmark, Varget and H4895 but I do love my 4064 for the .30’s
Your choice of the #4350 powder also works well for a number of other firearms that use the .473 base.
In my gun 30-06 I use 165 grain nosler partition bullets and 180 grain nobler bullets the load I use for 165 is 54 grain of the 4350 180 is 55 grain of 4350 my loads are perfect to my gun . Can alway count on them to hit where I aim.
I’m so glad you made this video and the timing was perfect. I’m just watching it now but a month ago I put my browning bar in 30-06 on layaway. I didn’t realize I need to have a faster powder to cycle the action.
You are going to find out that the BAR is veeeery picky about ammo.
I found this video very interesting and educational. As a novice loader (thanks to covid) your video Tought me more about powders than the last 500 videos I've watched. Thanks for that
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, Thanks for posting. Lots of great info. I like the Hodgdon in 3006 reloads ( great accuracy) in 165gr and the Extreme Powders in other calibers due to very little temperature change.
Thank you Sir, for sharing your knowledge with us
He is spot on. First powder I used was H4895 in '03-A3, 150 Sierras. With a Lee Loader 😂
Really enjoy your videos, Thank You
Great video. I have always used IMR powders and have great luck with all of them. I personally load for the 22-250, 308 win, 300 win mag the most..
Once again. Incredible value video
I've watched your video more than once. Love it! I subscribed in case you ever make a similar vid for bullets or other caliber powders.
Great video!
I have to say, I just love that Mcwoody stock you have.
I have great results with IMR 4064, Barnes 165gr TTSX and Federal 210 match primers.
My 1903 Sporter doesn't seem to like any factory loads I've tried so far.
I’ve had accurate loads with IMR 4064 with 150 grain and 165grain
Yep, that's the sweet spot for the old 4064. But try Varget after this panic buy ends; it really loves the 150s and 165s in the 06.
Before the shortage I've always used 4350. But now all I was able to find is superformance and staball 6.5. Hopefully they shoot well out of my 6.5 Creedmoor and 30-06. Running low on 4350.
My elk load is a 180grn Barnes TTSX, Ramshot Big Game, compressed load, pushing 2593fps.
My deer load is a 165grain Barnes TSX, Ramshot Hunter, compressed load, pushing 2790.
Both loads work for either deer or elk, and Barnes bullets do not blow up at close range, or destroy much meat. They do require more precision, which is the tradeoff
Hunter is a better powder for 180s. And a 165 ttsx is PLENTY for elk. In fact it will do a better job than that slow 180
I have to agree with you here. I will say for mass loading 5.56 blaster ammo there is nothing like BL(C)-2. Goes a long way cheap meters fast and well how much does accuracy and stability matter there.
Well, I don't load for a .30-06 but I sure do for a 7 x 57, and IMR-4350 been my powder of choice and I sent a lot of 140 gr Nosler Partitions into the big game over the last 54 years. 4831 my go-to in the 270. I do like RL-22 and shot a lot of it in 6.5 x 55. I had no issues with it and I hunted winter caribou in Alaska with it when I lived there. Lots of panic buying due to COVID and Our new President Uncle Joe!
Cold doesn't really effect the reliant powders; they start getting sketchy when the weather climbs above 90. At 110 degrees, they are really bad.
Great video. Good to learn from you. Thanks for information
as always desert dog you are dead on the money , great informative video !
Thank you for this video. I also have been loading for the 30-06 for a very long time. I was able to learn something more about powders. I find I do not keep up enough with the newer powders and there were a couple here I knew nothing of.
I have 3 of your 4 HODGDON powders ,Will be getting the other one.
absolutely....my fav...raised on it...my best load is a 208gr eld and reloder19.....
I agree with you about the 4350 powders and 4831. On the flip side I have a .35 Whelen and I load 225 grain bullets for it and the best powder I have found for that is 4064. It seems backward to me that I use a faster burning powder for the heavier bullet in the .35 and a slower burning powder for heavy 30-06 bullets. The .35 Whelen is amazing by the way.
It's true that we typically use a slower burning powder for heavier bullets, but caliber also plays a big part. Pressure spikes faster with a heavier bullet, but pressure is relieved quicker with a larger projectile.
Nice video! So there is a new powder on the block called shooters world. You may want to take a look at the 3 stick powder offerings. Sw4350 slower than all of the other 4250 powders, precision which in my opinion is as good as or better than varget plus it meters better and last but definitely not least long rifle. Its a hair faster than h4350. These powders are less name but definitely worth a look for availability and price. 30.06 is the granddaddy of all 30 cal rimless rounds. Still plenty capable of taking any game in north America. Again great video.
As a long time fan of the 30-06 thanks for this great information.
You guys in America have such a large range of powders at reasonable prices where as here in Australia the likes of Winchester powders and others you have are $70 AU and above, most of us use our own brand made by ADI such as AR2208, you Varget and AR2209 your H4350 and they are going up in price because most of our powders are sold to America in bulk to Hodgdon to convert to your powders, Varget can be used in most calibers from .223 all the way up to the big bore stuff while H4350 is used for 30.06, .243 and .303 British generally. I use Varget in all my calibers except .243, very accurate and not a big recoiling round
Don't feel bad ...just last month my local gunshop finally got a small quantity of imr4350 ...selling price was one nickel shy of 70(seventy)dollars for 1( one) pound ....unbelievable!!!
Excellent Video! Perfect Timing too! Ive been staring at my bench full of powders trying to decide on a starting point with 165gr loads - looks like H4350 it is!
H4350 with the 165's will not disappoint.
I'm getting great results from IMR 4064 with 165 gr TTSX bullets. Springfield 1903 rifle @ 2790 fps.
H or IMR4350 has always been my go to, but I’ve also dabbled with H414 and RL19. Tough not to find an acceptable recipe for the ‘06
I've had good results with Varget, IMR 4064, RL-15 & H4895. I want to try some IMR 8208 XBR with a 200gr Accubond....
May I add, I'm referring to the 35 Whelen AI. Very similar brass, I mostly use resized 06 brass... Nosler when I can find it & Hornady when I'm on the cheap. I feel there's a Ton of crossover.
Another great video man! I agree with you on alot of the Reloader series of powders and their awful temp stability. But I have to say reloader 16 has been phenomenal for me, hopefully you can try it soon. In my test on my 6.5 CM target rifle reloader 16 has outperformed H4350 on temp stability. But that is the only cartridge I've tried it in, so that may not be the case with other cartridges. As always great video man 👍
Before Hodgdon bought out IMR Bruce said that IMR 4064 is probably the least temperature sensitive powder on the market. I think you sold IMR 4064 pretty short in this video. It is an excellent 30-06 powder, better than Varget IMO.
Sorry. You are wrong about 4064 being a better powder than Varget.
You can sometimes get 180 grain bullets to go 2,800 ft/s out of the 30-06, depending on the powder load and barrel length.