Help Narrowing down options: 168gr TTSX for Tikka 30-06

[philcox]

After a lack of research on the Hammer Hunter 166 (needs 1:10, not 1:11). Developing a load for stock Tikka 30-06 T3X Lite. I am falling back to a handload based on the projectile that gun already likes in the VOR-TX Factory load. So using the 168gr TTSX, I have the following to work with:

• Brass: Fired Hornady, Barnes, or FC
• Primer: CCI 200
• Powders: Varget, RL16, H4350, RL19, IMR 4831, Ramshot Hunter, Superformance, and RL22

Any suggestions as to top 2-3 load combinations are appreciated. I have seen load data for almost all of those powders, but would like to learn from some folks who have already narrowed some things down.

Appreciate it if anyone has a load worked up for that gun and that projectile.

Thanks,

Phil

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[HiMtnHntr]

I don't load that particular combo but I bet the 1:11 would shoot the hammers just fine. But, the 168s are a great bullet for the 06. I'd narrow down the faster powders and start there.