Thread: Advice 30-06 0-500yards load

Originally Posted by dannyb

Hey guys got a new project in the wings that I will be loading for at some stage.
I mostly shoot reds and the occasional fallow can anyone give me some advice of their experience with 30-06 and where I should be looking for a all round load that will be ok from 50yards out to 500 yards ?
Haven't played with a 30-06 yet so not sure where the shine best.
Heavy and slow say 180ish gns for high bc pills that wont blow up at close range ? Light and fast for flat shooting ?
Hard monos ? Or softer pills ?
I have 2208 on hand which seems ok I understand that 2209 is better but open to suggestions.....
I know all components are hard to get currently so hypothetically just researching at the moment so I can keep my eyes out when components become available.
Thanks everyone

Rifle details?

Barrel length, twist rate, contour, stock, weight, what type of scope you have on, etc?

Best consider all these factors when developing a load, a light rifle with a heavy load (many of the sugguestions above are) will not be fun to shoot over extended periods, meaning harder to gather dope and drift data.

Why develop an absolute banger of a 500m load if 90% of your shots are 0-150m? Two different pills could be a better choice.