Reloading .25-06

New to this site and thanks for the add. Newbie to reloading, too. I posted earlier in the reloading forum but I’m not sure if it’s seen. If y’all could check out my post, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks!!!

Billy
Richmond, Va

 

I guess i cant find your post. You say its in the reloading forum?

 

If you start a new thread folks will see it,your original post is buried in that other thread.Welcome to the forum,you have found the right place to get your questions answered.

 

I found it Dusty,it is buried in a thread. Here it is...Wingnut,if it's not cool to post this just let me know and I will delete...

Wingnut said...
Hi there. I’m new to this forum and New to reloading, so please excuse a bit of newbie ignorance on my part.

I bought a Browning B78 in .25-06 and topped it off with new rings and a Leupold VXII 3x9x40. I couldn’t get any decent groups with factory rounds so I thought I’d try my hand at loading them myself.

I found that with Nosler brass (new), Winchester primers, 110gr Accubonds pushed by 49.0gr of IMR 4831 gave me awesome groups.

I’m using a Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic with their custom dies. I had previously loaded some 115gr NP’s at an OAL of 3.2”. I did not check the OAL of the 110gr Accubonds until AFTER I shot five five shot groups with different amounts of powder. These measure 3.114-3.116”. Now I’m worried this may be too much of a jump for the bullet or too much pressure. Cases show no signs of pressure at the mouth, shoulder, sidewalls or primer pockets. Am I messing up here? Can this cause erosion or other damage to my rifle?

Again, I apologize as I’m sure a few experts here will shake their heads in disbelief of this question.....but if you don’t know, you don’t know.

Thanks!!!

 

No, jump wont cause erosion. You cant judge pressure by what youre looking at off a single loading we need to know what the primer looks like. Welcome to the forum by the way

 

You can't judge pressure by the mouth of the case. As Dusty said, by primer looks and also how much the case/base is expanding and if the case is hard to extract after firing.
If you are just starting to reload and new at it, as you mention. Get yourself a good reloading manual/book and most all have very good information and photos on steps to reloading and what to watch for. sit down and read it. Always play safe and sane.

 

I've loaded a great big bunch of 2506 with 100 to 120 gr bullets and imr 4831,,while ever combo is different I cant see 49 grs and a 110 bullet being over pressure.

 

Billy,
Nice to see another Virginian on the board. Welcome! I’m in chesterfield. If you wanna chat, need anything or want to get together and shoot - let me know. Pm me and I’ll get you my number

 

I'm using 51 grains with a 110. No pressures at all.

 

Sent you a pm. You bring that rifle on over. I have more toys and tricks then my ex wife.

 

I cannot comment on 4831 or the bullets you are trying in your 25-06 but I’m extremely happy with H-1000 and 115 Berger’s in two of my 25-06’s. If you are interested in trying something like that I would be happy to help.

Really like the name you chose also!

 

Thank you!!!

 

It looks like a normal primer on the outside. Not blown out or anything odd looking.

 

All empties eject cleanly. The action is a falling block.

 

I’m in Matoaca lol.

 

Dude- your right down the road! I’m off qualla and Beach rd

 

Lol....off River close to Little Rd.

 

RL22 is what always worked best in my .25-06

 

Welcome to the forum Billy, nice to see another 25-06 fan. My rifle, model 700, shoots lights out with IMR 4350, Nosler 115gr ballistic tips or Sierra 117gr game kings.

 

54 grains of IMR4831 with 117 grain Hornady interlocks. No signs of pressure. FWIW, I have heard others say that substituting a Sierra for an equivalent weight Hornady or other brand caused them to have higher pressures.