Load data for .30-06 Spring. + 180gr Sierra GameKing
The most recommended powders for this combination are Vihtavuori N550.
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
ImperialMetric
Bullet:.308 | 180gr | GameKing
Cartridge:.30-06 Spring. load data
Case Length (L3):2.494" | 63.3 mm
Cartridge Length (COL/L6):•••
Seated Depth:0.479" | 12.2 mm
Case Capacity:68.2 gow | 4.42 cm³
Primer Size:Large Rifle (LR)
Max. Pressure (C.I.P.):58,740 psi | 4,050 bar
Barrel Length:24.0" | 610 mm
Min. Twist Rate:1:12.5
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Community Loads for .30-06 Spring. + 180gr Sierra GameKing
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.7 gr | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2488 fps | ••• | |
| 45.0 gr | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2429 fps | ••• | |
| 45.6 gr | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2465 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2511 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2525 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2657 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 22.1" | 2493 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 22.1" | 2684 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2499 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2472 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2375 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2447 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2209 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2283 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2361 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2441 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2481 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2442 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2496 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2590 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2395 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2283 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2366 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2525 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2570 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2517 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2412 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2476 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2514 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2416 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2372 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2442 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2531 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2548 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2538 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2614 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2621 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2559 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2473 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2411 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2462 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2351 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2451 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.331" | 24.5" | 2634 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2409 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.331" | 24.5" | 2495 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2323 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2442 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2434 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.340" | 24.0" | 2538 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2491 fps | ••• | |
| ••• | 3.300" | 24.0" | 2408 fps | ••• | |
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