Load data for .30-06 Spring. + 178gr Hornady ELD-X
542 suitable loads across 93 powder(s) for cartridge .30-06 Spring. with 178gr Hornady ELD-X bullet.
The most recommended powders for this combination are ReloadSwiss RS 60, Hodgdon H414 and Vihtavuori N140.
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 58,740 PSI / 4,050 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 58,740 PSI / 4,050 bar.

Load Specifications
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Community Loads for .30-06 Spring. + 178gr Hornady ELD-X
Real loads for this combination shared by our community. Charge weights are only fully visible with an active Pro licence.
| Powder | Charge (gr) | C.O.L. | Barrel Length | Velocity (fps) | Pressure (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0 gr | 3.262" | 23.6" | 2710 fps | ••• | |
| 53.0 gr | 3.290" | 24.0" | 2710 fps | ••• | |
| 51.5 gr | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2618 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2602 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 22.8" | 2569 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 22.8" | 2612 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 25.6" | 2697 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 22.8" | 2723 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2762 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 22.0" | 2717 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 21.8" | 2707 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 25.6" | 2299 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 25.6" | 2662 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 25.6" | 2294 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 25.6" | 2745 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.307" | 24.0" | 2605 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.327" | 24.0" | 2552 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.323" | 24.0" | 2575 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.338" | 24.0" | 2562 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2572 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2608 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2654 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2723 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.290" | 18.5" | 2438 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.228" | 20.1" | 2395 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 20.1" | 2362 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.323" | 20.1" | 2395 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.332" | 20.1" | 2395 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 20.1" | 2392 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.327" | 20.1" | 2487 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.331" | 20.1" | 2484 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 20.1" | 2487 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.323" | 24.0" | 2615 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2399 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2562 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2676 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2451 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.307" | 20.1" | 2520 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.307" | 24.0" | 2648 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.323" | 24.0" | 2644 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2611 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.290" | 18.5" | 2523 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2401 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.307" | 24.0" | 2543 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2625 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2581 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2487 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.339" | 24.5" | 2680 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.220" | 24.0" | 2392 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.290" | 24.0" | 2369 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.290" | 24.0" | 2513 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.290" | 24.0" | 2602 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.290" | 24.0" | 2703 fps | ••• | |
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