Speer Impact Bullets

[longridge]

Just recently picked up a REM 700 in 30-06 and looking for any input from people who have experience with the Speer Impact bullets.

The guns use will mainly be mule deer, black bear and elk out to 500yds. I’m looking at both the 172s and 190s over StaBall 6.5.

My first thought and still an option is 180gr Accubonds but the price on the Impacts is very appealing.

 

[Andouille]

I have reloaded both 172 and 190s, achieved great velocities out of 30-06 and 300 WSM. Grouping was decent for both at around 1.5 MOAwith Staball 6.5, but i didnt finish fine tuning the loads as I switched up my rifles. Id have liked to try a larger jump.

I plan to try the elusive 140 6.5mm in my 6.5CM once I get a hold of them.

Pm me if youd like a deal on my remaining bullets.

 

[longridge]

I have reloaded both 172 and 190s, achieved great velocities out of 30-06 and 300 WSM. Grouping was decent for both at around 1.5 MOAwith Staball 6.5, but i didnt finish fine tuning the loads as I switched up my rifles. Id have liked to try a larger jump.

I plan to try the elusive 140 6.5mm in my 6.5CM once I get a hold of them.

Pm me if youd like a deal on my remaining bullets.

I might take you up on that in a few days.

Did you notice much seating depth sensitivity? I have plenty of mag length in the gun to play with.

 

[Andouille]

I only loaded at one depth as follows:
Browning X-Bolt 30-06 18" barrel - 172 impact: 0.050" jump, 3.323" CBTO, 57.5 gr Staball 6.5, GM210, 2771 fps, SD 8-10 ish. ~1.25" for 7 shots, stopped there.
Tikka 300 WSM 20" barrel - 190 Impact: 0.050" jump (I think), COAL 2.880", 67.5 gr staball 6.5, GM210, 2700 fps, SD 8-10 ish (typically). ~1.5" for 15-20 shots.

 

[longridge]

I only loaded at one depth as follows:
Browning X-Bolt 30-06 18" barrel - 172 impact: 0.050" jump, 3.323" CBTO, 57.5 gr Staball 6.5, GM210, 2771 fps, SD 8-10 ish. ~1.25" for 7 shots, stopped there.
Tikka 300 WSM 20" barrel - 190 Impact: 0.050" jump (I think), COAL 2.880", 67.5 gr staball 6.5, GM210, 2700 fps, SD 8-10 ish (typically). ~1.5" for 15-20 shots.

This gun has a 24” barrel so with 6.5 I should be able to get the 190s up to that 2700fps range as well.

From my use of 6.5 powder achieving velocity hasn’t been an issue. Haven’t done much work to see accuracy potential. But should be able to get something acceptable.


I’m new here so when I can DM I’ll get a hold of you.