Thread: Factory Rem 180 grn Core lokt ammo in 30-06

Doing some load development for a nice Win controlled feed Mod 70.
Has a 24" barrel.
To get her on paper I used the factory rem ammo as per the title supplied with it.

Surprisingly only needed 2 shots to confirm zero after rifle was sent away for cerakote and needed to have everything reassembled and scope mounted.
All velocity info I can find on the ammo states 2700 +fps.
Over the radar it was 2560 and 2561 for the 2 rnds I fired.

140fps slower than claimed.
The startup load, 3 grains under max for the powder I am using with the 180gr partitions was 2640

I know factory ammo claims are hopeful at best but 140 fps is pretty bad...even on a cold clean barrel.


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