OK, I've got a new reloading project coming up. Been looking for a left hand bolt gun for a long time, and so when a fellow INGOer had a LH Savage 110 in .30-06 for sale, I couldn't pass it up.
The only time I've shot this gun was just before I bought it. With the factory iron sights, I got a sweet group at 100 yards with the standard American Eagle 150gr ammo.
Next I'd like to see what this gun can do with a custom hand load. Since it liked 150gr so well, I thought that would be a good place to start. Also, I have a Garand, and it would be a good thing if my reloads would be Garand compatible.
Primary purpose of this load will be range fun, to see how accurate I can get with this gun. That got me thinking Matchkings - always had good luck with those.
On the off chance I might take this gun hunting some time, I was wondering if it might be a good idea to play around with Gamekings instead.
If you've loaded both, how do they compare for accuracy? If it helps, I don't anticipate shooting beyond 300 yards.
If you have another favorite 150gr bullet for .30-06, please share.
Appreciate any other tips or suggestions that might apply. I do know I will be playing around with the COL so ideas about where to go with that would be appreciated too.
The only time I've shot this gun was just before I bought it. With the factory iron sights, I got a sweet group at 100 yards with the standard American Eagle 150gr ammo.
Next I'd like to see what this gun can do with a custom hand load. Since it liked 150gr so well, I thought that would be a good place to start. Also, I have a Garand, and it would be a good thing if my reloads would be Garand compatible.
Primary purpose of this load will be range fun, to see how accurate I can get with this gun. That got me thinking Matchkings - always had good luck with those.
On the off chance I might take this gun hunting some time, I was wondering if it might be a good idea to play around with Gamekings instead.
If you've loaded both, how do they compare for accuracy? If it helps, I don't anticipate shooting beyond 300 yards.
If you have another favorite 150gr bullet for .30-06, please share.
Appreciate any other tips or suggestions that might apply. I do know I will be playing around with the COL so ideas about where to go with that would be appreciated too.