30-06 light recoil reloads

[jeremyray25]

I'm wanting to start some load development on my tikka 30-06 using 125gr sierra spitzer. I'm looking for a reduced recoil round for target shooting at 100yards or some close distance coyote hunting. Anyone have first hand experience with a specific load that worked well using the 125gr? I have looked at hodgdens reduced recoil data using 4895 just curious if anyone could share their results. I know every gun is different and to start low and go up, but just curious if others have been successful.

 

[wboggs]

I have used the Hodgdon's 4895 data for reduced loads in both a .30-06 and a .300 Win mag.
Using 125 Nosler BTs and WLR primers in both, I have gotten sub MOA accuracy with light recoil.
Brass lasts forever. Have not loaded for the Tikka but you may want to watch OAL to be sure the 125 gr. bullet is not seated below the ogive.
But, properly loaded and seated this combination gives exceptioan accuracy and much less recoil.

 

[Ringostar]

I haven't tried the 125's, but my reduced load is 44.0 gr H4895 and 150 gr FMJBT. It shoots great in garands and 03-A3.