.30-06 Springfield
π§ Handloading Data
Reference load data for experienced reloaders. Always start at the start charge and work up. Consult official manuals before loading.
| Bullet | Powder | Start | Max | Velocity | COAL | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 gr (9.7 g) SPBT | Hodgdon H4350 | 56.0 gr 3.63 g |
60.5 gr 3.92 g |
2,900 fps | 3.340 | Hodgdon |
| 150 gr (9.7 g) SPBT | IMR 4064 | 52.0 gr 3.37 g |
56.5 gr 3.66 g |
2,850 fps | 3.340 | IMR |
| 165 gr (10.7 g) HPBT | Hodgdon H414 | 54.0 gr 3.5 g |
58.0 gr 3.76 g |
2,800 fps | 3.340 | Hodgdon |
| 165 gr (10.7 g) HPBT | Alliant Reloder 17 | 55.0 gr 3.56 g |
59.0 gr 3.82 g |
2,820 fps | 3.340 | Alliant |
| 180 gr (11.7 g) SPBT | Hodgdon H4831 | 54.0 gr 3.5 g |
58.0 gr 3.76 g |
2,700 fps | 3.340 | Hodgdon |
| 180 gr (11.7 g) SPBT | IMR 4350 | 53.0 gr 3.43 g |
57.0 gr 3.69 g |
2,680 fps | 3.340 | IMR |
| 200 gr (13.0 g) SPBT | Hodgdon H4831 | 52.0 gr 3.37 g |
56.0 gr 3.63 g |
2,550 fps | 3.340 | Hodgdon |
π Measurement Guide for Reloaders
Powder Charge
Measured in grains (1 grain β 0.065 grams) using precision digital or mechanical scales. Maintaining strict powder weight is crucial for safety and velocity consistency.
Cartridge Overall Length (COAL)
Total length from case base to bullet tip. Checked with digital calipers. Must be within manufacturer's specified range to fit and feed from your firearm's magazine.
Cartridge Base to Ogive (CBTO)
Precision shooters measure to the ogive β the curved part of the bullet that first contacts the rifling β for more accurate bullet seating depth and consistency.
Case Length & Headspace
Brass stretches with firing. Measure case length to know when to trim. Use headspace comparators to check shoulder bump-back during sizing.
Neck Tension
The grip the brass has on the bullet. Measured with ball micrometers by comparing neck wall thickness before and after bullet seating.
Pressure Signs
Inspect fired brass for over-pressure: flattened primers, ejector marks, case head expansion. If unsure, reduce charge and consult your load manual.
β οΈ Always consult established reloading manuals (Hodgdon, Hornady, Lyman) for your specific bullet and powder combinations. For experienced reloaders only.
Technical Specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 7.82 mm |
| Case Length | 73.15 mm |
| Max Chamber Pressure | 60,000 PSI |
| Type | Rifle |
Compatible Firearms (213)
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle
FN/Springfield
Machine gun
M1918A1 Browning
FN/Hiram Maxim
Machine gun
M1918A2 BAR
Springfield Armory
Machine gun
M1918A2 Browning
FN/Hiram Maxim
Machine gun
M1919 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1919 Modèle 1921
FN/Hiram Maxim
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Australian)
BSA
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Belgian)
FN Herstal
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Brazilian)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Breda)
Breda
Machine gun
M1919A4 (British)
Vickers
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Canadian)
FN Herstal
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Chinese)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Danish)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Dutch)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Finnish)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (French)
St. Γtienne
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Greek)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Indian)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Japanese)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Mexican)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (New Zealand)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Norwegian)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Philippine)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Polish)
FB
Machine gun
M1919A4 (South African)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Spanish)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A4 (Swedish)
Unknown
Machine gun
M1919A8 Browning
FN/HοΏ½Browning
Machine gun
M1921 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1924 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1925 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1928 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1929 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1930 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1933 Browning
Maxim/Browning
Machine gun
M1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun
Johnson Automatics
Machine gun
Howa 1500 Mountain
Unknown
Pistol
M1908
Springfield Armory
Pistol
M1917
Springfield Armory
Pistol
Steyr Pro Hunter
Unknown
Pistol
Apex
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Apex Pro
Christensen Arms
Rifle
Arms
Christensen Arms
Rifle
Assassin
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Blaser R8
Blaser
Rifle
Blaser R8 Hunter
Blaser
Rifle
Browning A-Bolt
Browning
Rifle
Browning A-Bolt
FN Herstal
Rifle
Browning A-Bolt III
Browning
Rifle
Browning Automatic Rifle
Browning
Rifle
Browning BLR
Browning
Rifle
Browning Bighorn
Browning
Rifle
Browning Eurofield
Browning
Rifle
Browning Field Mag
Browning
Rifle
Browning M-1917
Browning
Rifle
Browning M1917
Browning
Rifle
Browning M1918
Browning
Rifle
Browning M1919
Browning
Rifle
Browning X-Bolt
Browning
Rifle
Browning X-Bolt Max
Browning
Rifle
Cavalier
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Colt M1 Garand
Colt
Rifle
Colt M14
Colt
Rifle
Conqueror
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Dictator
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Emperor
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Executioner
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Garrison Marksman
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Gewehr M1 Garand
Springfield Armory
Rifle
Gewehr M1903
Springfield Armory
Rifle
Gewehr M1903s
Springfield Armory
Rifle
Gewehr M1917
Winchester
Rifle
Gewehr M1918
Unknown
Rifle
Gewehr M90
Unknown
Rifle
Gewehr M95
Unknown
Rifle
Glory
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Herald Carbine
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Highlander
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Honor
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Howa 1500
Howa
Rifle
Hunter
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Ironclad
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Judgment
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Justice
Imperial Arms
Rifle
LaRue Custom Field Rifle
LaRue
Rifle
M1 Garand
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand
DS Arms
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1A
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1A1
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1A2
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1A3
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1B
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1B2
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1B3
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1B4
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1B5
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1C
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1C2
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1D
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1D2
Springfield Armology
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1E2
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1G
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1G2
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1H
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1J
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1K
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1L
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1N
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1P
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1Q
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1R
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1S
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1T
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1U
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1V
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1W
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1X
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1Y
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M1Z
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1 Garand, M2
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1903 Springfield
Springfield Armory
Rifle
M1917 Enfield
Pattern Enfield
Rifle
M1917 Enfield
Remington
Rifle
M1917 Enfield
Enfield Armory
Rifle
M1917 Enfield
Eddystone/Remington
Rifle
M1918 BAR
FN/Springfield
Rifle
M1918 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918A1 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918A2 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918A3 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918A4 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918A5 BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918B BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918C BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918D BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918E BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918F BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918G BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918H BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918J BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918K BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918L BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918M BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918N BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918O BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918P BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918Q BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918R BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918S BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918T BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918U BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918V BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918W BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918X BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918Y BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
M1918Z BAR
FN Herstal
Rifle
Model 700 CDL
Remington
Rifle
Model 721
Remington
Rifle
Model 7600
Remington
Rifle
Model 7600 Sporter
Remington
Rifle
Model 766
Remington
Rifle
Model 776
Remington
Rifle
Model 776 Gamemaster
Remington
Rifle
Model 7760 Gamemaster
Remington
Rifle
Model 794 Gamemaster
Remington
Rifle
Model 796 Gamemaster
Remington
Rifle
Model 797
Remington
Rifle
Model 799 Gamemaster
Remington
Rifle
Model 799X
Remington
Rifle
Model 799X Gamemaster
Remington
Rifle
Monarch
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Monarch Rifle
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Mosin-Nagant
Mosin-Nagant
Rifle
Overlord
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Pathfinder
Christensen Arms
Rifle
Predator
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Regent
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Remington 700
Remington
Rifle
Remington 700 BDL
Remington
Rifle
Ridge Pro
Christensen Arms
Rifle
Ruger BRN
Ruger
Rifle
Ruger Lari
Ruger
Rifle
Ruger M77
Ruger
Rifle
Ruger MfG 77
Ruger
Rifle
Sako 85
Sako
Rifle
Sako 85 Hunter
Sako
Rifle
Sako M48
Sako
Rifle
Sako M49
Sako
Rifle
Sako M75
Sako
Rifle
Savage 110 Bear Hunter
Savage Arms
Rifle
Sentence
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Sentinel
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Sentinel Marksman
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Sovereign
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Sovereign Bolt
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Sovereign Hunter
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Sporter Rifle
LaRue
Rifle
Stalker
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Timberline
Christensen Arms
Rifle
Triumphant
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Tyrant
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Valor
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Vanguard
Weatherby
Rifle
Verdict
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Viceroy Rifle
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Victorious
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Warlord
Imperial Arms
Rifle
Winchester 70 Westerner
Winchester
Rifle
Winchester Model 70
Winchester
Rifle
Zenith
Imperial Arms
Rifle