30-06 Springfield Load Data & Ballistics Calculator
Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 30-06 Springfield with the free,
in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative
estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current
published loading manual.
30-06 Springfield reference
Maximum average pressure (MAP)
60,000 psi
Nominal case capacity
69.1 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter
0.308 in (7.82 mm)
Example simulation illustrative
Bullet
Nosler E-Tip 30 Cal 180 gr Spitzer
Powder
IMR 4350
Charge
49.4 gr
Barrel
24 in
Muzzle velocity
2,530 fps
Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)
37,489 – 46,763 – 57,144 psi
nominal is 78% MAP (60,000 psi)
Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.
Popular 30-06 Springfield powders
Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 30-06 Springfield, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.
IMR 4350
Hodgdon H4350
Hodgdon Varget
IMR 4064
Alliant RL-15
Alliant RL-17
Hodgdon H4831SC
Winchester W760
IMR 4895
Ramshot Hunter
Ramshot Big Game
IMR 4451
Popular 30-06 Springfield bullets
Sierra 30 Caliber (.308) 168 gr HPBT MatchKing
Sierra 30 Caliber (.308) 175 gr HPBT MatchKing
Hornady 0.308 150 gr SST
Hornady 0.308 165 gr InterLock SP
Hornady 0.308 178 gr ELD Match
Nosler AccuBond 30 Cal 165 gr Spitzer
Nosler AccuBond 30 Cal 180 gr Spitzer
Nosler Partition 30 Cal 165 gr Spitzer
Nosler Partition 30 Cal 180 gr Spitzer
Barnes .308 168 gr TTSX BT
Barnes .308 150 gr TTSX BT
Sierra 30 Caliber (.308) 165 gr SBT GameKing
Sierra 30 Caliber (.308) 200 gr SBT GameKing
Use MyLoads as a 30-06 Springfield velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates
muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder,
charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.