Browning BAR

[J57]

Hello,
        Trying to help a friend find a accurate load for his BAR 30.06. He just bought the rifle and doesn't have much time to sight it in. Looking for a decent round for Deer
and Black Bear. Any suggestions on where to start.....Thanks...J

[charles p]

I'd go with something off the shelf if time is limited. 

If you plan to reload, consider obtaining small base dies and trim your cases every time.

[ilmo]

I have been using Remington Core Lokt for years...150 gr core lokt.  I have only used it on deer and have had very good results.  Occasionally a coyote gets in the way.

[Doug B.]

If you do plan to shoot reloads, stay away from slower burning powders. I have heard but not experienced, slower burning powders may cause improper action cycling which could harm the action. I have loads with IMR4895 and 165 gr. BTSP and spire points that are VERY accurate in my '06 BAR and have never had cycling problems. IMR4895 does tend to be a little "dirty" however.

By the way....I do use RCBS small base dies. I did have problems with standard base dies manufactured by several manufacturers despite numerous tweaks. I switched to the SB dies and didn't have a lick of trouble. I know, the use of SB dies will spark a lot of comments, but I can't argue with the results. 

[Slufoot]

Very good advice given!
I load for two Bar's both 30-06. I use RCBS small base dies, IMR-4895 powder and 150 Remington Core-Lokt bullets. Both guns will keep'um under 1.5"@100yards and everyone knows the Core-Lokt bullets have probably filled more freezers than any other bullet.

GOOD SHOOTING!
Slufoot

[chefjeff]

My limited experience (two BAR's) has shown both liked the Rem. green box 180 gr.which I use on black bear with good results. One of the rifles is BOSS equipped and I have dialed it in for Federal FUSION 165 gr. for deer,good performance.Only complaint on the fine BAR is:fully outfitted,the rascal gets heavy towards the end of the day.

[Doug B.]

Only complaint on the fine BAR is:fully outfitted,the rascal gets heavy towards the end of the day.

Agreed. Mine with a scope is 8.8 lbs.

[J57]

Thanks for the replies...J

[Country Boy]

52 grains of 4064, 150 grain bullets vel. 2950

[RevJim]

 I just sighted in my friends BAR 30.06 with Remington green box 150 CL. Very accurate. I have used that load alot , years ago, on Texas whitetail and hogs. Plenty of poop. I had an M1 Garand that shot the Federal Blue Box 150gr (Sierra flat base) like a match load!  I had a boss who had an older, first run Belgium made BAR in 30.06, and would not cycle anything but 180gr loads. Good luck, let us know what you end up with.