Reaching out for some load advise/suggestions. I recently procured new equipment to start this hobby. It's something I've wanted to get into for quite a while so I patiently purchased equipment as I could. I'm using rifle hunting as an excuse to extend my year...and start a new hobby.
As such, I am interested in reading about any 30-06 load recommendations for deer/elk. The only antlered animal I ever shot with a rifle was a nice bull elk a few years ago using Barnes factory ammo (168gr TTSX bullet @ 330 yards). He only went 35 yards.
Thinking about starting out with this bullet. I'm looking at their reloading data. The suggested powder is IMR 4064. Based on research so far. Many 30-06 shooters utilize IMR 4350. This is a slower burning powder than the 4064 (something I'm learning about).
I see the test barrel they used for this data is 24" long. I'm shooting a Browning A-Bolt stainless stalker with a 21" barrel. Would a slower burning powder be more efficient in a shorter barrel?
Thanks for any suggestions
As such, I am interested in reading about any 30-06 load recommendations for deer/elk. The only antlered animal I ever shot with a rifle was a nice bull elk a few years ago using Barnes factory ammo (168gr TTSX bullet @ 330 yards). He only went 35 yards.
Thinking about starting out with this bullet. I'm looking at their reloading data. The suggested powder is IMR 4064. Based on research so far. Many 30-06 shooters utilize IMR 4350. This is a slower burning powder than the 4064 (something I'm learning about).
I see the test barrel they used for this data is 24" long. I'm shooting a Browning A-Bolt stainless stalker with a 21" barrel. Would a slower burning powder be more efficient in a shorter barrel?
Thanks for any suggestions