Thread: 30-06 Akley improved load development

Originally Posted by dannyb

Wow that's great velocity I would suggest you are probably way over pressure according to published load data.
I'm sure your rifle may shoot it fine and you may not have the traditional tell tale signs (heavy bolt, flat primers)these are not always present when over pressure.
I've always said velocity is the best indicator of pressure.

Greeting again,
I believe that the Sako Blade projectile is a monolithic so will need a lighter charge and will develop less velocity. Max velocities for the Barnes and Hornady GMX 165 grain projectiles top out at around 2,800 fps in the vanilla 06 with around 55.5 grains of AR2209 so I would not go past your current load for that projectile. As @Dicko suggests the 165 grain Nosler BT will be your best bet for top velocity. You will likely need around 60 grains of AR2209 to match his velocity.
GPM.