30-06 Springfield
| Nation |
Year |
Max. press. |
| U.S.A. |
1906 |
60000 psi |
Standard Load
| Bullet |
Powder |
Measure |
Velocity |
Energy |
Comment |
| 150 grain |
VV N140 |
53.2 grains |
2861 fps |
2727 fp |
traditional load |
The classic long range hunters cartridge, the 30-06, like most popular
hunting rounds began as a military cartridge. Although no longer used by
the military, this round is now among the most respected, and widely used
cartridges in North America. In some loads, this veteran round can give
the newer magnum cartridges a run for their money. The initial requirements
of this round back at the turn of the century required that it be lethal
at 2000 yards. Bolt action, and semi auto rifles are chambered for it,
as well as machine guns, and the classic BAR squad automatic weapon of
the Second World War. In the hands of a skilled hunter or sniper, this
is a good cartridge out to 800-1000 yards, perhaps a bit further with some
luck, and the right weapon and load. I do not reload for this round, but
have included some reload information as a guide to the potential of this
fine old cartridge.
Reloads
| Bullet |
Powder |
Measure |
Velocity |
Energy |
Comment |
| 125 grain |
VV N150 |
58.7 grains |
3169 fps |
2788 fp |
highest velocity |
| 150 grain |
VV N550 |
59.7 grains |
3010 fps |
3018 fp |
most energy |
| 185 grain |
VV N160 |
59.2 grains |
2637 fps |
2857 fp |
|
| 220 grain |
VV N160 |
50.7 grains |
2368 fps |
2740 fp |
long range |