Load data for .30-06 Ackley Improved + 178gr Hornady ELD-X

559 suitable loads across 97 powder(s) for cartridge .30-06 Ackley Improved with 178gr Hornady ELD-X bullet.

The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 60, Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR and Alliant Reloder-17.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.494 in / 63.35 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.340 in / 84.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Based on C.I.P., the max. allowed case length is 2.494 in / 63.35 mm, the max. cartridge length is 3.340 in / 84.84 mm, and the max. allowed pressure is 62,366 PSI / 4,300 bar.

Load Specifications

ImperialMetric

Bullet:.308 | 178gr | ELD-X

Cartridge:.30-06 Ackley Improved load data

Case Length (L3):2.486" | 63.1 mm

Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••

Seated Depth:0.608" | 15.4 mm

Case Capacity:70 gow | 4.54 cm³

Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)

Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):62,366 psi | 4,300 bar

Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm

Min. Twist Rate:1:11.5

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Community Loads for .30-06 Ackley Improved + 178gr Hornady ELD-X

Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.

Charge (gr)	C.O.L.	Barrel Length	Velocity (fps)	Pressure (psi)

57.3 gr	3.282"	24.0"	2874 fps	•••
57.3 gr	3.317"	24.0"	2795 fps	•••

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