Im wanting to find load data for the 6.5 creedmoor using rl17 Powder. I have heard good things about this powder but can't find any info. Any help will be thankful
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Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
I'm curious about this, is RL17 not used for heavier bullets, used for 300WM/WSM stuff?
I'm curious about this, is RL17 not used for heavier bullets, used for 300WM/WSM stuff?
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious about this, is RL17 not used for heavier bullets, used for 300WM/WSM stuff?
</div></div>I'm not sure I read somewhere it gave more speed with less pressure in the 6.5cm
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious about this, is RL17 not used for heavier bullets, used for 300WM/WSM stuff?
</div></div>I'm not sure I read somewhere it gave more speed with less pressure in the 6.5cm
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
I have found that it will run at approx IMR 4350 charge weights with a tad more speed. That is my experience, YMMV.
I have found that it will run at approx IMR 4350 charge weights with a tad more speed. That is my experience, YMMV.
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huckleberry75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have found that it will run at approx IMR 4350 charge weights with a tad more speed. That is my experience, YMMV. </div></div> huckleberry 75 do you have any load data for this ?
Thanks Kevin
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huckleberry75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have found that it will run at approx IMR 4350 charge weights with a tad more speed. That is my experience, YMMV. </div></div> huckleberry 75 do you have any load data for this ?
Thanks Kevin
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
i loaded 42 gr RL17 in the ol 6.5creedmoor and got 2920 fps with the 140 amax but...... barrel pooped out about 1800 rds. Dont know if it was the powder, shitty barrel ....... just seems like a short barrel life for the creedy
i loaded 42 gr RL17 in the ol 6.5creedmoor and got 2920 fps with the 140 amax but...... barrel pooped out about 1800 rds. Dont know if it was the powder, shitty barrel ....... just seems like a short barrel life for the creedy
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kevin53</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huckleberry75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have found that it will run at approx IMR 4350 charge weights with a tad more speed. That is my experience, YMMV. </div></div> huckleberry 75 do you have any load data for this ?
Thanks Kevin </div></div>
My experience with this "swap" is in the 300wm with 180gn NosAB and the 25-06 with 100gn NBT. I am waiting on my Stiller Tac30AW and metal from the group buy to start my 6.5cm build. I will be looking into this combo, but with the H4350/140amax load so easy to build, is it really worth it to chase the extra velocity? Just maybe, according to the thread below, which shows some pretty healthy increases in MV. You will have to be the judge.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/reloading/alliant-reloder-17/
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kevin53</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Huckleberry75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have found that it will run at approx IMR 4350 charge weights with a tad more speed. That is my experience, YMMV. </div></div> huckleberry 75 do you have any load data for this ?
Thanks Kevin </div></div>
My experience with this "swap" is in the 300wm with 180gn NosAB and the 25-06 with 100gn NBT. I am waiting on my Stiller Tac30AW and metal from the group buy to start my 6.5cm build. I will be looking into this combo, but with the H4350/140amax load so easy to build, is it really worth it to chase the extra velocity? Just maybe, according to the thread below, which shows some pretty healthy increases in MV. You will have to be the judge.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/reloading/alliant-reloder-17/
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
If you are going to run the big speed be prepared and have your gunsmith/barrel maker on speed dial.
If you are going to run the big speed be prepared and have your gunsmith/barrel maker on speed dial.
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Impulse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i loaded 42 gr RL17 in the ol 6.5creedmoor and got 2920 fps with the 140 amax but...... barrel pooped out about 1800 rds. Dont know if it was the powder, shitty barrel ....... just seems like a short barrel life for the creedy </div></div>
I suspect it had something more to do with the powder because my last 6.5CM tube went 3100 with 41.9gr of H4350 under the 140 Amax and I BEAT on that barrel. Many times it went out for 100+rd days and movers practice with 50rd going downrange in under 5mins.
It was still shooting about 3/8MOA (up from in the teens) when I pulled it but the zero was wandering around 1/2-5/8 MOA and starting to throw occasional flyers.
ETA:
OP - Send me a PM and I'll help you tune up the RL17 load so you can minimize the amount of testing you have to do with it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Impulse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i loaded 42 gr RL17 in the ol 6.5creedmoor and got 2920 fps with the 140 amax but...... barrel pooped out about 1800 rds. Dont know if it was the powder, shitty barrel ....... just seems like a short barrel life for the creedy </div></div>
I suspect it had something more to do with the powder because my last 6.5CM tube went 3100 with 41.9gr of H4350 under the 140 Amax and I BEAT on that barrel. Many times it went out for 100+rd days and movers practice with 50rd going downrange in under 5mins.
It was still shooting about 3/8MOA (up from in the teens) when I pulled it but the zero was wandering around 1/2-5/8 MOA and starting to throw occasional flyers.
ETA:
OP - Send me a PM and I'll help you tune up the RL17 load so you can minimize the amount of testing you have to do with it.
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
Thanks guys this info is helping me come up with a load I just need to decide on barrel life
Thanks Kevin
Thanks guys this info is helping me come up with a load I just need to decide on barrel life
Thanks Kevin
Re: 6.5 creedmoor load data with rl 17 powder
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Impulse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i loaded 42 gr RL17 in the ol 6.5creedmoor and got 2920 fps with the 140 amax but...... barrel pooped out about 1800 rds. Dont know if it was the powder, shitty barrel ....... just seems like a short barrel life for the creedy </div></div>
+1
I got about the same life with the RL-17 as well. It's a high intensity powder and there's no free lunch...
I changed to H4350 for the new barrel
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Impulse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i loaded 42 gr RL17 in the ol 6.5creedmoor and got 2920 fps with the 140 amax but...... barrel pooped out about 1800 rds. Dont know if it was the powder, shitty barrel ....... just seems like a short barrel life for the creedy </div></div>
+1
I got about the same life with the RL-17 as well. It's a high intensity powder and there's no free lunch...
I changed to H4350 for the new barrel
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