What is the effective range of a 30-06?
1,000 yards
Trajectory and Ballistics 30/06 was certified for an extreme reach of 4.75 miles, an effective firing range of 1,000 yards.
How many grams of gunpowder is in a 30-06?
In 1906, the original M1906 .30-06 cartridge consisted of a 150 grains (9.7 g), flat-base cupronickel-jacketed-bullet.
What powder is used in Remington core LOKT 30-06?
Most 30-06 rifles will shoot very well with almost any bullet and powder. However, if you wish to narrow down the selections, Ed suggests that you use 125 grain bullets for varmints, 150 grain bullets for light big game and 180 grain bullets for heavy big game. Try IMR-4064 and IMR-4350 as your first two powders.
What primer does a 30-06 use?
I’ve loaded for both the 270 & 30 06 using standard rifle primers CCI 200, CCI BR2 and Winchester Large rifle primers. All worked fine.
Can you use Magnum rifle primers in 30 06?
To my surprise, strings shot with the Large Rifle Magnum primers showed considerably more variation. Accuracy didn’t degrade badly in the . 30-06 — in fact accuracy averaged fractionally better — but the ES measured 68 fps and SD was somewhat poor at 18 fps.
Can you use large Magnum rifle primers in a Thirty Ought Six?
In your . 30-06, I can say it is okay to try magnum primers, but you should always approach any component substitution with a load work up.
How much does a 165 grain 30-06 bullet drop at 300 yards?
30-06 Springfield~ 165 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart
| Range (Yards) | Velocity (Ft/Sec) | Bullet Path (1 MoA) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 2454.5 | 0.0 |
| 300 | 2291.4 | -2.4 |
| 400 | 2134.4 | -5.2 |
| 500 | 1983.8 | -8.3 |
What primers should I use for a 30 06?