Thread: Some advice sought for 30-06 loads.

Originally Posted by gundoc

I use 167 grain Lapua Scenars for my .30-06 long-range rifle, seating the projectile so the rear edge of the bearing surface is level with the bottom of the neck. I have throated the leed so the bullet engages the rifling with 1mm of the bearing suface still in the neck. I am running my loads fairly warm (2950 fps) with AR2213SC in a 26" barrel and the long leed helps keep pressures down. Accuracy is a consistent 0.5MOA and an SD of 15 fps. Case life is excellent.

Wish I could reload like that!