What's the best powder for reloading 150gr bullets in 30.06 cartridge?

I have been reloading for over 35+ years, and have manuals from RCBS, Speer, Sierra, Hodgdon, and Hornady, among others, most of which are older than posters on this forum, and I NEVER rely on memory when reloading even my most favorite loads. This is after WELL over half a million reloads! (I quit trying to guesstimate the number YEARS ago!)


Take it from an ol' timer, BUY the books %26amp; USE 'em! They will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know!





P.S: One of the Ten Commandments of Reloading:





';Alcohol and Powder DO NOT MIX!';





When you reload, be STONE COLD SOBER!





As others have said, NEVER rely on anyone else's hearsay advice, no matter HOW much experience they claim to have! It may be B.S. or with some of the sicko's out there, it could be a set-up. ONLY rely on info from commercial manuals, established magazines, or bonafide websites.What's the best powder for reloading 150gr bullets in 30.06 cartridge?
I like IMR 4350


That what I use











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Hunting with Rifle, Pistol, Muzzle loader and Bow for over 3 decades.


Reloading Rifle, Pistol and shotgun for over 3 decades.What's the best powder for reloading 150gr bullets in 30.06 cartridge?
I use IMR4350 hand loads, weigh each charge..


http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.a鈥?/a>








Cartridge: 30-06


Load Type: Rifle


Starting Loads


Maximum Loads





Bullet Weight (Gr.) Order BW Powder Bullet Diam. C.O.L. Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure Grs. Vel. (ft/s) Pressure


140 GR. BAR XBT 140 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.170'; 56.0 2834 43,200 PSI 60.0C 3033 51,900 PSI


150 GR. NOS BT 150 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.250'; 54.0 2745 47,400 PSI 58.0C 2942 57,200 PSI


155 GR. SIE HPBT 155 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.225'; 56.0 2784 45,800 PSI 60.0C 2959 53,800 PSI


165 GR. SIE SPBT 165 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.300'; 56.0 2746 48,100 PSI 60.0C 2934 57,600 PSI


168 GR. HDY HPBT 168 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.230'; 54.0 2720 48,500 PSI 58.0C 2903 57,800 PSI


175 GR. SIE HPBT 175 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.300'; 52.0 2546 45,000 PSI 57.0C 2780 57,100 PSI


180 GR. SIE SPBT 180 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.300'; 53.0 2586 48,300 PSI 56.5C 2752 57,200 PSI


190 GR. HDY BTSP 190 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.220'; 51.0 2466 47,200 PSI 54.5 2647 58,500 PSI


200 GR. NOS AB 200 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.300'; 50.0 2364 45,900 PSI 53.5C 2550 57,200 PSI


220 GR. HDY JRN 220 IMR 4350 .308'; 3.230'; 49.0 2287 49,500 PSI 52.5 2425 57,300 PSI


NEVER EXCEED MAXIMUM LOADS





Hodgdon's has a good website.


See above


I bought the Hornady recipe book. I load hornady (as the retailers in our area carry them.) .. Speer is so expensive.. I like their boattails and have used them a couple of times.
I use H4350 and sierra game king bullets spbt


Will shoot a 1.75 inch 10 shot group at 200 yards M1917 made by remington.





But there is no best powder, no magic bullet either. You will have to try several powders and bullets. Your rifle will tell you what it likes
Try Accurate 2015 and Accurate 4350. 2015 is on the fast side, but from my experience is a bit better for both accuracy and velocity.
i use imr4350, but different guns like different loads so get the manuals load some a few grains different and see what shoots best for you this is the fun part in reloading is working up a load for your rifle, after powder you get into seating depth and even changing primers(different brands) all to improve accuracy