lead loads for 20-06

[BanjoGeek]

I am wanting to load some lead loads for my '03 in order to plink without the shoulder damage. I have a RCBS cast bullet manual which calls for 12-14 grains of 700X with a 115 grain SP bullet and 11-13 grains of 700X with a 180 FN bullet. I have an abundant supply of IMR HI-SKOR 700X powder. Can someone confirm that this is the proper powder and what might be your experience with 700X and the cast bullets in the '03. Thank you.

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[Andy54Hawken]

With Lyman #311359 113 grain bullet 10.0 grains of 700x
Lyman #311465 122 grain bullet 10.0 grains of 700x
Lyman #311041 170 grain bullet 9.5 grains of 700x
Lyman #311334 187 grain bullet 9.5 grains of 700x.
( all are suggested starting loads )

These loadings are from the One Book / One Caliber series.
The Complete Reloading Manual for the .30-06 Springfield.
Published by Loadbooks USA Inc.

Please note that I have not tried these loads , just found them in a book.
Andy

 

[BanjoGeek]

With Lyman #311359 113 grain bullet 10.0 grains of 700x
Lyman #311465 122 grain bullet 10.0 grains of 700x
Lyman #311041 170 grain bullet 9.5 grains of 700x
Lyman #311334 187 grain bullet 9.5 grains of 700x.
( all are suggested starting loads )

These loadings are from the One Book / One Caliber series.
The Complete Reloading Manual for the .30-06 Springfield.
Published by Loadbooks USA Inc.

Please note that I have not tried these loads , just found them in a book.
Andy

Andy, Thank you very much for your input. This gives me more options and confirms that I have the right powder. Louie

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Louie,
You are more than welcome.
Now that the coffee has kicked in I see that you are after RCBS information.
With the 30-115 SP bullet 116 grain 14.0 and 12.0 grains of 700x is listed.
The load for the 30-180 187 grain bullet is 13.0 and 11.0 grains of 700x.
(RCBS data)
Both loads are from the same manual i used in my first post.
Andy

 

[BanjoGeek]

Louie,
You are more than welcome.
Now that the coffee has kicked in I see that you are after RCBS information.
With the 30-115 SP bullet 116 grain 14.0 and 12.0 grains of 700x is listed.
The load for the 30-180 187 grain bullet is 13.0 and 11.0 grains of 700x.
(RCBS data)
Both loads are from the same manual i used in my first post.
Andy

That is correct. I will add your input in my RCBS manual so I have more options.