I have a Sako 85 in 30-06 with a 20 inch barrel. I use 165 grain Speer SPBT with 61 grains of Viht N160. This load gives 2,800 mv with very good consistency over the chronograph. It is very effective on the larger deer species without undue damage, depending on shot placement. I have used it for several years without problems, mainly on Fallow.
Some Muntjac have been culled with this load, without any more (probably less) damage than a less powerful round. However I suspect that a badly placed (shoulder blades for example) shot would cause severe damage, owing to the power.
obviously a compressed loadThat seams like a lot of powder but if it works for you with your set up...........
Dave
That is almost the same load i have settled on, IMR4350, 57grains Sierra 165grain.I use a Blaser R93 in 30-06 got the barrel last year put a load together using 58.grns Reloader 19 Sierra 165 spbt it gave a mv of around 2650 but is comfortable to shoot and very accurate,
I also did some with 57.7 gns of H4350 same tip there's a bit more recoil but mv is up to 2800fps and it shoots a bit flatter still groups well at distance
niether of these loads are compressed and meat damage is not bad either have used it on Fallow Red & Fox's
I also did some with 57.7 gns of H4350 same tip there's a bit more recoil but mv is up to 2800fps and it shoots a bit flatter still groups well at distance
niether of these loads are compressed and meat damage is not bad either have used it on Fallow Red & Fox's
That is almost the same load i have settled on, IMR4350, 57grains Sierra 165grain.
Cheers
Richard
That backs up my statement so i am sure he will take our advice!Trust me on this one. Use H4350, around 56-58gns (caveats apply). Four hunting buddies and I use this exact load and it shoots 1.25" or better in all our rifles. If it dosen't shoot that accurately, you need an exorcist, or a new gun! capt david