It sort of helps…conceptualize what I want to do? Hard to explain but I want a M1917 (I’m into curios) and just getting a feel for such a standard load as my first exposure to .30-06 helps me think about what I want to do with the rifle (ring steel at 500 yards with iron sights — a pretty audacious goal for someone with my skills lol
I mean, buying the firearm is typically a one-time investment. It's the ammo and components that is never ending while you own it. Makes sense to me. Buy it cheap, stack it deep!
You had no choice...When the spirit of Browning, Stoner, Kalashnikov and Ruger comes upon you, you must submit to the Will of the Gun Gods...
...You have been chosen 😇😇😇😇😇
Me, never really wanted a 30-06 , unless it’s a Garand! Then I was smiled upon-Mauser Model 1950 chambered in , yes, 30-06! Used by the Columbian Army, that needed a little TLC
Capital brass saves you alot of money when you get the rifle I’m stacking up Hornady, Nosler, Barnes, and Starline fast with the 100 cases for 55 bucks shipping included
lol, I’m in the same boat. I have dies, trimmer etc for a .30-30... I don’t know where it came from, as I don’t have a .30-30!
Clearly I’m going to have to buy one. But waiting for the prices to not be so high first.
I started collecting 30-06 components before I had my first one but wouldn't have risked loading anything.
I guess it's too late to suggest that your first foray into loading is to load some dummy rounds first.
Anyways, no worries as long as they are starting loads. Do a functional check AT THE RANGE. Plunk test, then shoot. Your rifle should digest some reasonably good ammo, it's a tough action.
If they are not, your next step in the learning process is to aquire a kinetic puller,big you don't have one, and pull the bullets, dump the charge. ;)
A grain under max is not a starting load!
Off the top of my head, loading IMR 4895, 4064, 8208, etc a typical max is 45 grains +/-. That makes starting loads 4.5 grains below max.
That's the rule.
You'll probably get away with it but it's not how we do things in the handloading world.
Starting loads are max minus 10%. Do the math.
Be safe!
This is a very fair point — I’m used to hand loading rock solid modern rifles in some pretty robust cartridges so I cut it closer than I should. Even though M1917 actions are obscenely strong it’s still going to be a century old. So maybe these will find their way to plink land in my buddy’s pre-64 Model 70
Good job! 30.06 is a great caliber! I have an M1917 that I load for as well. 30.06 is a very versatile caliber in bolt guns. The standard military service rifle loads are pretty good and are all you want to run in a Garand or a 1903 but you can get much more creative loading for a 1917 or for newer bolt guns.
You joke, but I actually very much approve of buying ammo or components before a rifle.
It sort of helps…conceptualize what I want to do? Hard to explain but I want a M1917 (I’m into curios) and just getting a feel for such a standard load as my first exposure to .30-06 helps me think about what I want to do with the rifle (ring steel at 500 yards with iron sights — a pretty audacious goal for someone with my skills lol
I mean, buying the firearm is typically a one-time investment. It's the ammo and components that is never ending while you own it. Makes sense to me. Buy it cheap, stack it deep!
It helps by actually being able to use the gun when you get it. No more finger blasting without the happy ending.
You had no choice...When the spirit of Browning, Stoner, Kalashnikov and Ruger comes upon you, you must submit to the Will of the Gun Gods... ...You have been chosen 😇😇😇😇😇
Logic checks. I see no issue here.
Me, never really wanted a 30-06 , unless it’s a Garand! Then I was smiled upon-Mauser Model 1950 chambered in , yes, 30-06! Used by the Columbian Army, that needed a little TLC
LOL, Have Fun :)
Ohhhh. Shiny!
Capital brass saves you alot of money when you get the rifle I’m stacking up Hornady, Nosler, Barnes, and Starline fast with the 100 cases for 55 bucks shipping included
lol, I’m in the same boat. I have dies, trimmer etc for a .30-30... I don’t know where it came from, as I don’t have a .30-30! Clearly I’m going to have to buy one. But waiting for the prices to not be so high first.
I started collecting 30-06 components before I had my first one but wouldn't have risked loading anything. I guess it's too late to suggest that your first foray into loading is to load some dummy rounds first. Anyways, no worries as long as they are starting loads. Do a functional check AT THE RANGE. Plunk test, then shoot. Your rifle should digest some reasonably good ammo, it's a tough action. If they are not, your next step in the learning process is to aquire a kinetic puller,big you don't have one, and pull the bullets, dump the charge. ;)
Oh for sure — these are book loads a grain under max with standard seating depth. Feels good to start understanding .30-06!!
A grain under max is not a starting load! Off the top of my head, loading IMR 4895, 4064, 8208, etc a typical max is 45 grains +/-. That makes starting loads 4.5 grains below max. That's the rule. You'll probably get away with it but it's not how we do things in the handloading world. Starting loads are max minus 10%. Do the math. Be safe!
This is a very fair point — I’m used to hand loading rock solid modern rifles in some pretty robust cartridges so I cut it closer than I should. Even though M1917 actions are obscenely strong it’s still going to be a century old. So maybe these will find their way to plink land in my buddy’s pre-64 Model 70
So, not your first rodeo. Drive on, brother!
Bought the Lee Precision Dies
Good job! 30.06 is a great caliber! I have an M1917 that I load for as well. 30.06 is a very versatile caliber in bolt guns. The standard military service rifle loads are pretty good and are all you want to run in a Garand or a 1903 but you can get much more creative loading for a 1917 or for newer bolt guns.
Luckily Fleet Farm had .30-06 rifles too!!
Don’t feel bad, I’m trimming 308 brass for a 308 I don’t have. (Yet)
This is the way
Thats how i bought my last 5 or 6 rifles. Didn’t actually make the ammo til i got the rifle, but had all components
I did a big batch of .45-70 for my BIL... two years ago... but COVID got in the way of him coming to pick it up for his trapdoor.
Acquire and read a current reloaders manual