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F T/R Competition F/class F/TR

havnfun

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Jul 23, 2014
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I am new to the form, and enjoying the info swap. I just had a 6.5x47 built for F/open. The load I use is good but I'm reading good things about RX17. Has anyone used RX17 in a 6.5x47?
I'm not what amount of powder to start my workup. I'm thinking about starting with 37grs with a 136 gr bullet, CCI#41 primer.
 
Why does your topic header say F-TR? this question is all about F-Open

That said, everyone I know who has used Rx17 has gotten great velocity, but they have also quit using it in competition due to the extreme temperature sensitivity. YMMV

+1.......Stick with the temp stable powders and be happy, i had to learn this the hard way......Accuracy and consistency beats velocity.