I tested with the IMR4350 with 165gr for my Abolt, a little over an inch. Then, I tried the IMR4064 with Sierra MK 168. I am getting less than an inch.
I've had some of the same results where two are close and the third is off. I'm convinced that it's the bullet weight and not so much the powder drop. I can get touchie-feelie in the bull with one weight and 2+ MOA with others using a respectable range on the powder. The wider spread is good enough for hunting but I try to get as accurate as I can with what I have without going overboard on cost. KISS principal ................. enjoy
4350 is fine in 30-06 in a bolt gun. Be careful with it in an M1 Garand. It’s a bit “gassy” and slams the op rod. A better choice for the Garand is 4064. If you can find any.
@@thewashingtonreloader I have them in both my Garands. They work ok. But I sold my 1903 several years ago and it’s just been easier to load M2 ball equivalent. I got the gas plugs so I could shoot commercial ammo in a pinch and so I can defeat the gas system to shoot in certain situations where I don’t want to chase the brass. I got mine from Midway. Can’t recall the brand. They work fine. Just fiddly to set up. I keep the GI plug in the buttstock trap just in case.
@@vulpesvulpes5177 I got one from Midway also but I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. But I will definitely be making a series of videos on my Garand. Thank you for the information. I learn a lot from my viewers and I appreciate the things I learn from you guys.
Had quite a few Ball 30-06 from back in the day 1940's. Corrosive primers, took them appart and recicled bullets. Powder seemed like IMR 4895.- My most accurate hunting reloads in a US 1917 Enfield were with IMR 4350 and 165 Grns Speer Grand Slams
Thanks for the comments. I do have some h4350. I will add it to the list to test. Subscribe, if you're not already, to get notified so you can see how it turns out.
@@thewashingtonreloader In fact H-4350 is even better. It's temperature insensitive which makes your loads more stable in any weather situation. 57.5 gr. Behind a 165 accubond, well, let's just say Elk medicine.
Log into Midways an Brownells, and get on the notification list. H4350 became available a week ago. Last year bought Accurate 2700 because available and very close in burning performance to 4350.
Is there a summary of findings as to what you consider best? I’ve got a flip phone to listen to videos. Powder, Charge + bullet seems low to my bad eyes. Don’t let YT moderators rule yr content over quality. God bless you, sir for helping.
I don't have a summary of findings for the 30-06 using this powder yet. I'm still in the middle of the testing. But when I have all the info for this powder I will release a video that covers the testing from start to finish all in one video and I will do one of those videos for each powder and bullet that I test. So make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with all my videos. Thanks for the comment.
It's the first powder I started with back in 2008. Long before I owned a chronograph and could test all these reloading components. It's been in every single hunting round that I've used to harvest an animal up to this date.
Why are your charge weights so low. You're about 2 grains low and you're using a powder that is too fast of a burn rate for 168grn bullets. Try H4350 as well as Reloader 22 and even Stabal 6.5. You can use a charge weight of about 59 grains. But work up to it and watch for pressure signs. Re-22 can go as much as 61 to 63grns. I've been a Balastician for over 50+ years. Unfortunately I'm seeing too many people using the wrong powder and charges in their loads. Especially on the 06 with Heavier Bullets. Remember to slowly work up your loads and watch for pressure signs. My charge weights are for my Rifles only so use caution. Every Rifle is different. In my Remington 700 I'm getting over 3000 feet per second with these loads.
IMR 4350 has been My go-to powder for the 30-06 for over 40 years. I bought a 20 lb keg for $150.00 , used it for a lot of cartridges over the years.
I really like this powder for this gun. This is the rifle and powder that started my reloading career long ago. Thanks for the comment.
must have got that 20# keg in 1960, that powder is $65lb. current
I use Hodgdon H4350 great and stable powder.
Same I even made a imr 4350 shirt 😂😂
I have used this powder in my 30-06,270Win, and my7mm great stuff
@@jimscallen6452 it's the first powder that I used for my 30-06 when I started reloading almost 20 years ago. I never used anything else.
Mine has been IMR 4064. 150 gr SSTs over 3000fps. 165gr 2900 fps. Both under 1 MOA if I do my part
A few long range records were set with 4064 in 30-06.
That combo in the 06 is hard to beat. They were made for each other. Kinda like oreos and cold milk!!
Thank you for the comment. I agree but I will try other powders to see what I can squeeze out of my 06.
You get smaller standard deviations with chocolate milk, though. 🤔🤣
@@luvtahandload7692 🤣. It took me a second but I finally got it. 🤣. I love my viewers.
I tested with the IMR4350 with 165gr for my Abolt, a little over an inch. Then, I tried the IMR4064 with Sierra MK 168. I am getting less than an inch.
I've had some of the same results where two are close and the third is off. I'm convinced that it's the bullet weight and not so much the powder drop. I can get touchie-feelie in the bull with one weight and 2+ MOA with others using a respectable range on the powder. The wider spread is good enough for hunting but I try to get as accurate as I can with what I have without going overboard on cost. KISS principal ................. enjoy
I use IMR 4350 for everything. .243, 7mm-08, .270, .30-06, .300 win mag, even .375 H&H. It's a great all around powder.
@@trcorbin I've always had good luck with this powder in much of my guns.
4350 is fine in 30-06 in a bolt gun. Be careful with it in an M1 Garand. It’s a bit “gassy” and slams the op rod. A better choice for the Garand is 4064. If you can find any.
I found that they make an adjustable gas block thing for the Garand, have you seen or had any experience with that device?
@@thewashingtonreloader
I have them in both my Garands. They work ok. But I sold my 1903 several years ago and it’s just been easier to load M2 ball equivalent. I got the gas plugs so I could shoot commercial ammo in a pinch and so I can defeat the gas system to shoot in certain situations where I don’t want to chase the brass.
I got mine from Midway. Can’t recall the brand. They work fine. Just fiddly to set up. I keep the GI plug in the buttstock trap just in case.
@@vulpesvulpes5177 I got one from Midway also but I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. But I will definitely be making a series of videos on my Garand. Thank you for the information. I learn a lot from my viewers and I appreciate the things I learn from you guys.
Had quite a few Ball 30-06 from back in the day 1940's. Corrosive primers, took them appart and recicled bullets. Powder seemed like IMR 4895.- My most accurate hunting reloads in a US 1917 Enfield were with IMR 4350 and 165 Grns Speer Grand Slams
Try blc2
I'd recommending ejecting the empty case and allowing the barrel / chamber to cool Before grabbing a pen to record velocities... ☆
Varget is also recommended. Ive used Varget, imr 4064,and imr 4831 for heavy bullets. Randy Selby swears by Winchester 760,?
Thanks for data & demo. Good stuff.
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If you can find some, H-4350 would be a good test.
Thanks for the comments. I do have some h4350. I will add it to the list to test. Subscribe, if you're not already, to get notified so you can see how it turns out.
@@thewashingtonreloader In fact H-4350 is even better. It's temperature insensitive which makes your loads more stable in any weather situation. 57.5 gr. Behind a 165 accubond, well, let's just say Elk medicine.
Log into Midways an Brownells, and get on the notification list. H4350 became available a week ago. Last year bought Accurate 2700 because available and very close in burning performance to 4350.
Is there a summary of findings as to what you consider best? I’ve got a flip phone to listen to videos. Powder, Charge + bullet seems low to my bad eyes. Don’t let YT moderators rule yr content over quality. God bless you, sir for helping.
I don't have a summary of findings for the 30-06 using this powder yet. I'm still in the middle of the testing. But when I have all the info for this powder I will release a video that covers the testing from start to finish all in one video and I will do one of those videos for each powder and bullet that I test. So make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with all my videos. Thanks for the comment.
No mention of bullet weight and type.
It's at the beginning of the video. Hornady 168gr bthp match bullet.
IMR 4350 is great for 30-06😊😊
It's the first powder I started with back in 2008. Long before I owned a chronograph and could test all these reloading components. It's been in every single hunting round that I've used to harvest an animal up to this date.
52 grains under a 165 Nosler is my 35 year pet load.
Try my 45 year favorite 57 gr. IMR 4350 with Sierra 165 SBT at 2800. Nosler 165 wont seat deap enough in case with 57gr. to stay out of my rifling.
@JerryRedd-bs8xi I will definitely give this recipe a try. Thank you for the comment!
Why are your charge weights so low. You're about 2 grains low and you're using a powder that is too fast of a burn rate for 168grn bullets. Try H4350 as well as Reloader 22 and even Stabal 6.5. You can use a charge weight of about 59 grains. But work up to it and watch for pressure signs. Re-22 can go as much as 61 to 63grns. I've been a Balastician for over 50+ years. Unfortunately I'm seeing too many people using the wrong powder and charges in their loads. Especially on the 06 with Heavier Bullets. Remember to slowly work up your loads and watch for pressure signs. My charge weights are for my Rifles only so use caution. Every Rifle is different. In my Remington 700 I'm getting over 3000 feet per second with these loads.
Thanks for the info. I'll definitely give h4350 and staball 6.5 a try.