190 grain .308/.30-06

[yellowfin]

My dad's birthday is in a few weeks and I'm looking to load up some match ammo for his pre-'64 .30-06 that he's extremely proud of so he can have some long range fun. It's looking like for the .30-06 that the 190 grain bullets might be a good way to go since he says that 180's shoot better in his barrel than 165's do for hunting loads. I'm looking at 3 choices so far: Sierra, Nosler, and Berger. What has been your experience in loading something like this? Any particularly good or bad results? Any tips?

[bruceflinch]

I've loaded Sierra 168's for 308. Forgot what the twist is. I've loaded some 180's for a hunting round. The 168's seem to be a bit more accurate in mine.
But the bullets are well made, Very consistant.
Happy Birthday to your Dad!

[realmswalker]

I have loaded up quite a few 190 grainers with imr 4064. I can't remember off the top of my head the amount of powder I used. Around 42 grains. I shoot them out of my rem 700 cdl and they kick a little stoutly, but they are great for longer ranges. I load them to 2.800 oal.

[pdq_wizzard]

I am starting to use the Hornady bullets, they shoot great and the $$ is right!

[Jonathan Doe]

I trust my Sierra bullets. Pre '64 Winchesters may have 1-12" twist barrels.