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740 rem in 30-06/good reloads?
« on: June 07, 2004, 01:21:11 PM »
Am just starting to reload for a 740 Rem in 30-06. What powder and bullet weight should I start with? I am interested in accuracy not necessarily velocity. This rifle will be used for deer and black bear in Wisconsin.
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220 grain Hornady load
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2004, 02:20:22 PM »
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I've gotten very good accuracy from 51 grains of DuPont IMR 4350 under a 220 grain Hornady round nose. It has good sectional density for penetrating the brush and the velocity is about 2400 fps out of the 18 1/2 inch barrel 7400 Carbine I shoot. It is sighted for 200 yards and gives hits just about 3 inches high at 100 yards.
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2004, 12:00:03 AM »
Thanks for the advice. I will try this load after working up from a few grains lower in my rifle.
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740 rem in 30-06/good reloads?
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2006, 07:03:51 AM »
Hey guys,
I'm about ready to order a BAR short trac in .308. I was wondering if you use small based dies for your Rems.     Thanks--Pat
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740 rem in 30-06/good reloads?
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2006, 06:48:40 AM »
The small base dies are a good idea for both the remington pumps or the auto loaders.  Make sure the cases a full length resized or there might be trouble trying to camber the round.
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