Has anyone tried this combo yet? I’ve mainly used Varget with 140’s, but I was looking to try some RL-16 and 130’s or 140’s to see what I can get out of them. I’ve mainly used Berger or Hornady ELD-M. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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All I use in my 47L is RL 16 found it better than varget and H4350 for velocity and SD/ES. My rifle has a long freebore and is single loaded was easily able to push 139 scenars into mid 2850's cant remember charge off top of head no pressure. Settled with 39g for a nice accuracy load at 2700. This prolly wont work for short COAL and people mag feeding though.
Yeah, I normally stick to lower pressure loads as well. I had a low node with Varget that drove tacks, it was just going around 2,750. I’ll play around with the RL-16, I’ll have to work up and see where I start seeing pressure, then just work my way back down until I see something I like. I learned my lesson running them too hot. Took some loads to a match and started popping primers when my rounds got wet; first time I had ever had a problem. So I want a work up a reliable load that I can trust in most conditions.
I plan on running some H100V with Berger 130 in my 6.5x47 when I get home next week.
The lot I have is a bit faster than newer lots and it should be a good match.
I will keep an eye on this thread and may end up trying RL-16 latter just have to many good powders on hand to jump on a new one.
The lot I have is a bit faster than newer lots and it should be a good match.
I will keep an eye on this thread and may end up trying RL-16 latter just have to many good powders on hand to jump on a new one.
Same. I like using up what I have first but want to work up a good load before I run out, just so I don’t have a bunch of down time doing development.
That's my process as well and since I have atleast 15 pounds each of H100V, Varget and AR-COMP to play with in the 6.5X47 I just can't justify starting with a new powder.
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