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.30-06 Ackley Improved Load Data

Alternative names: .30-06 Ackley Improved, .30-06 AI, .30-06 Ackley, .30-06 Ackley Imp

Our load data for caliber .30-06 Ackley Improved covers 631 bullets from 40 manufacturers and a total of 39753 load recipes. In addition, our members have shared 12 load recipes.

The .30-06 Ackley Improved is a modified version of the classic .30-06 Springfield cartridge, designed by P.O. Ackley to enhance performance. By altering the shoulder angle to 40 degrees and minimizing body taper, this improved cartridge increases case capacity, allowing for higher velocities and better ballistic efficiency. These modifications provide flatter trajectories, reduced bullet drop, and potentially improved accuracy. Importantly, the .30-06 Ackley Improved still allows the use of standard .30-06 Springfield ammunition, making it versatile. The improved round is popular among handloaders, hunters, and long-range shooters due to its enhanced performance without drastically changing rifle design.

Suitable Powders

Bullet Weight (gr) ->
0-50
50-75
75-100
100-150
150-200
200-300
>300

👍 ... suitable powder 

👍👍 ... suitable AND popular powder among our reloading community  (clasification might evolve as more community members share their loads )

Caliber Specifications

Standard / Datasheet

Primer Size

Large Rifle (LR)

Case Capacity

70 Grains of Water

Bullet / Barrel Diameter

0.308'' | 7.82 mm

Max. Case Length

2.486'' | 63.14 mm

Max. Cartridge Length 

3.332'' | 84.63 mm

Max. Standardized Pressure:

58740 psi | 4050 bar

XXL ID

CID_323

.30-06 Ackley Improved load data is available with the following bullets:

(most popular first)

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Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber

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Barrel Length  Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight

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