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Technical Specifications:
Caliber: | .30-06 Ackley Improved |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.308" | 7.82mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length (l3): | 2.486" | 63.14mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 3.332" | 84.63mm |
Max. Standardized : | 58740 psi | 4050 bar |
Case Capacity: | 70.0 Grains of Water | 4.55 cm3 |
CID: | CID_323 |
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Letztes Update: | 2/20/2025 |
- 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.
Technical specifications of caliber .30-06 Ackley Improved, popular powders, suitable bullets and comprehensive load data for this caliber: When aggregating the ballistic performance of 181 suitable bullets for this caliber, you get an average powder charge of 52.3gr | 3.39g , an average muzzle velocity (V0) of 2696fps | 822m/s , and an average muzzle energy (E0) of 3649 Joule.
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Weight vs. Velocity - Suitable Bullets for this Caliber
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Barrel Length Variation vs. Velocity - by Bullet Weight
.30-06 Ackley Improved load data available with the following bullets:
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