It is equally effective in smallcapacity varmint cartridges from 223 remington to 22250 remington, and its a great 3030 winchester powder. Although modern smokeless powders contain stabilizers and are basically free from deterioration under proper storage. A friend swears by 57 or 58 gr of imr 4350 and the 165 gr sierra as his go to load for the 3006. Bullets, cartridges, and powders are included in the traditional sierra format that reloaders have always liked. Weve obtained some load data from the ballisticians at sierra for select calibers. Sierra bullets load data for 2018 new matchking bullets. Sierra bullets has load data for these four new bullets. Mar 07, 2018 7mm remington magnum rifle reloading data 5 7mm remington magnum rifle reloading data 6 indicates maximum load use caution loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended. This application requires a subscription to get full access to.
Email this page subscribe to this thread 05072012, 08. Lee loader data sheets this is a collection of of the data sheets that accompany the lee loader. It will withstand exceptionally high velocities and can be loaded in all 30 caliber cartridges, including magnums. The loads described in this guide were generated at the ballistics test facilities of western powders, inc. A good reloading space should be free of distractions, well lit, dry and warm. Click here to download the data which can be printed and added to the sierra bullets 5th edition reloading manual.
Sierra bullets manual contains the confirmed data for rifle and handgun cartridges in one volume. I have found that the springfield makes an excellent cartridge to teach a new reloader because its large enough to avoid the numerous compressed loads that the. A medium burn speed propellant with many uses, imr 3031 has long been a favorite of 308 match shooters using 168grain match bullets. If we look at the 3006 cartridge and 150 gr bullets, we can see a lot of differences even referencing to a single powder like h4350. Never exceed maximum loads because excessive chamber pressure will result. He has helped many get their 06s to shoot with this load. Hornady manufacturing company develops and publishes reloading data for the handbook of cartridge reloading. Imr 8208 xbr is an accuratemetering, super shortgrained extruded rifle powder was designed expressly for match, varmint, and ar sniper cartridges.
With typical government efficiency, the quest was still being pursued toward the end of the second world war. It offers explosive expansion on varmints and small game at velocities achievable with the full range of. The following 3006 springfield and 308 winchester 7. Reloading manual 5th edition 30 06 springfield continued system of operation, the garand can be damaged by improper powder selection, even if the loads themselves are perfectly safe. If you want to try out this load data ledger, just download the following pdf, print it out, and use it to record your load data entries. Im contemplating adding this to my library, but am suspicious that it may be due for an update i. Interested in different powders, velocity and especially accruacy. This guy put alot of time and effort into collecting as much reloading data as he could, and putting into one source. A max load of 62 gr of h4350 is giving me 3070 ish fps with hornady 150s and moa accuracy from my 22 rifle.
For more calibers not listed, please contact sierra for assistance. Jan 06, 2017 rifle reloading data 6 indicates maximum load use caution loads less than minimum charges shown are not recommended. So, i called sierra, and asked them for their opinion. Accurates complete load guide is more of a reloading manual in pdf form than a load data tool, but thats not necessarily a problem. Is load data interchangeable from my handgun to my rifle. We wish you successful reloading with vihtavuori premium rifle powders. New bullets, new cartridges and new powders make this manual a necessity in every reloaders library. They were very helpful, and gave great suggestions. Create an account, and login for full access including our free buy and sell section register now. Lyman shotshell reloading handbook 5th edition reloading manual reloading lee reloading reloading 223 winchester reloading reloading 222 remington mag reloading 300 blackout reloading 9 mm luger reloading 9mm with winchester 231 berger reloading reloading ammo speer reloading reloading data log complete reloading rcbs reloading lee reloading.
Each individual handloader must determine what is the best and safest load for their equipment. Ive put the sierra data for some popular calibres as pdf. Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. New official load data for latest highbc sierra matchkings. Sierra gamechanger load data midsouth shooters supply. It is amazingly accurate in every cartridge where it is listed in our data. The author trims all cases, even new brass, to the. Plus, he added thousands of gun manuals in pdf format, ballistics calculator, printable targets, component inventory chart, twist rate calculator, and more.
It had its origin in the 3006 as a military powder and was the first powder bruce hodgdon. At the bottom of the page it had this powder listed for the hunting load. Discontinue firing at the first sign of excessive pressure or. Some loads are for bullets other than sierra, but if you use the same bullet weight and start low and work up youll be ok. Download your free storm tactical printable target pack. The manual covers the reloading process, tools, equipment, and firearms cleaning. Shot 30 06 in nra highpower matches for many years. The 3006 springfield is one of our alltime classic cartridges. This is a discussion on sierra reloading data 5th edition within the reloading forums, part of the firearm forum category. The sierra 5th edition rifle and pistol manual of reloading data retains the popular 3ring binder format that allows data to be added or removed as needed. For information regarding 06 hunting loads for semiauto or pumpaction rifles, please check out my upcoming blog article. Gavins new and improved load data ledger download and print out to keep track of your load data. Sierra 5th edition rifle pistol manual of reloading data. Anybody work up a sierra gameking 165grn hpbt in a 3006.
Im going to try the saami seating depth for this bullet and see if things get better. It is extremely important to note that the powder measures powder scoops or dippers can vary depending on the year the set was made. Why isnt my powder mentioned in your reloading manual. Military brass for the 30 06 is still frequently encountered. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. If you really enjoy using a reloading manual, but dont like the cost or space it takes up, the reloading and loading data guide gives you the best of both worlds. Weve been working hard on producing some new data for you, and now we are happy to announce the addition of more than lines of reloading data, with bullets by barnes, brenneke. Lyman shotshell reloading handbook 5th edition reloading manual reloading lee reloading reloading 223 winchester reloading reloading 222 remington mag reloading 300 blackout reloading 9 mm luger reloading 9mm with winchester 231 berger reloading reloading ammo speer reloading reloading data log complete reloading rcbs. It is extremely important to note that the powder measures powder scoops or. Make sure the surrounding area is free of trash or other. By 1944, engineers at frankford arsenal had begun to experiment with the 300 savage case. In addition to its military duties, the 30 06 was also an instant success in the hunting fields.
The load data provided is to be used to their exact specifications. Kent hodgeson of az took this antelope with sierras grain sbt gameking in raton, nm. I have a 3006 ackley improved, but i cant find any loading information for it. Sierra bullets load data for 2018 new matchking bullets sierra. Sierra built its own pressure testing lab to quantify the new loading data found within these pages. I purchased a box of sierra 30 caliber 170 grain flatnose bullets today to load for my 3030 but failed to write down the load data from the manual. The development of this reloading manual app has brought exciting, new changes. Sierra built its own pressure testing lab to quantify the new load. As a medium burn speed propellant, xbr is ideally suited for cartridges like the 223 remington5. The 30 06 s greater capacity and ability to use slower powders give it an undeniable edge. Sierra 5th edition rifle handgun reloading manual books. Free reloading data ledger keep track of your load data. If military brass is used for reloading, the charges shown should be reduced by one to two grains. This 1152 page manual retains the popular threering binder format and has been modernized with new cartridge information, histories and reloading recommendations.
Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. M1 garand 3006 loading data suggestions all loads to be used at your own risk. If you have a lee loader that is missing the data sheet, we probably have a copy of it. This is a new addition to sierra s 30 caliber varminter rifle bullet offerings. It offers explosive expansion on varmints and small game at velocities achievable with the full range of 30 caliber cartridges. Next i will load and post some jacketed bullets, but so far, this is fantastic plinking and training kids and wives for a 3006.
Give us a call at 18882233006 for more information. In addition to its military duties, the 3006 was also an instant success in the hunting fields. Dont need to push the envelope on pressure just a good load in the 2750 to 2800 fps range. Over a hundred new reloading data lines our massive reloading data update is here. This is a new addition to sierras 30 caliber varminter rifle bullet offerings. When it comes to the release of new projectiles, reloading data can be difficult to find. Reloading data is currently available for the following. Extreme care must be used with any reloading data that fills a case less than half.
It includes information on all sierra bullets as well as cartridge histories, reloading recommendations, gun cleaning and complete reloading instructions. If ever you are unsure of your load data, or if you detect any signs of high. I was trying to figure out a load for the sierra 110 gr hp for 30 06 over imr8208, and could only at the time find data from hodgdon. Varget is the perfect powder for shooting the 223 remington with heavy bullets in competitive matches. Posted in load data, reloading tagged 224 valkyrie, 224 valkyrie update, free load data, load data, valkyrie update.
I also bought plastic sabots from eabco 30 years ago to shoot these 223 bullets actually 0. This bullet seems to be represented in manuals at a large varience in powder used. I dont have a sierra reloading manual, should probably get one, and i need some info from it. This load data taken from the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading 9th edition. Jan 31, 2018 sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. Sierra reloading data for pdf download nz hunting and. The 30 06 springfield is one of our alltime classic cartridges. Discontinue firing at the first sign of excessive pressure or upon noticing a change in the report of the firearm. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Sierra gameking 165 gr 3006 load long range hunting forum.
We have had our best results in garands when using imr4895, imr4064, xmr2495 and 2520. Differences in 3006 165 gr manuals recommendations. Never begin loading with the maximum powder charge shown in these reloading data tables, regardless of your experience. Sierras ballistics coordinatorammunition product manager adam bell says, sierras v6 loading manual represents a significant step in bring. Many new sierra bullets have been added, with new cartridge types and powders.