Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

[CrawDad338]

I noticed in Alliant 2012 Reloader's Guide and the .308 section they list Power Pro 2000-MR (48.5gr) pushing a 180gr Federal Fusion @ 2,760fps or 119fps faster than what's listed for RL-17 (48.7gr) and 180gr Speer BTSP. Anyone out there have experience with these two powders in .308 & 175-180gr projectile range? Is Power Pro 2000-MR really that much faster? I've read some good reviews on Power Pro via online forums, seems "about" as fast as RL-17 with the same barrel length but couldn't find a source comparing with the same gun and same bullet.

My gas gun has been shooting great with 49.5gr of RL-17. 2,703fps avg w/Hornady 178 HPBTs through a 22''barrel. I just ordered 5lbs of RL-17 now I hear about this new powder, go figure : )

 

[RobG]

Re: Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

No help on R17 but, 48 gr of 2000mr and 175 smk would go 2650 in my 20" barrelled LTR.

 

[CrawDad338]

Re: Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No help on R17 but, 48 gr of 2000mr and 175 smk would go 2650 in my 20" barrelled LTR.</div></div>

That's very comparable to what I'm running with RL-17 given your 2'' shorter barrel , is 48gr where you found accuracy or max load?

 

[JGorski]

Re: Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

Ive been loading 47.5grs 2000MR with the 178HPBT and getting in the 2730 range(26" tube). I think RE17 is suited more towards a slightly bigger case, it seems to be working in my 6mmRem. And short magnums of course.

 

[CrawDad338]

Re: Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JGorski</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ive been loading 47.5grs 2000MR with the 178HPBT and getting in the 2730 range(26" tube). I think RE17 is suited more towards a slightly bigger case, it seems to be working in my 6mmRem. And short magnums of course.</div></div>

Is that your max load @ 47.5gr 2000MR? I understand RL-17 is supposedly too slow burning for .308 and 178s but it's shooting lights out in my gas gun along with zero pressure signs and good speed.

 

[RobG]

Re: Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CrawDad338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

That's very comparable to what I'm running with RL-17 given your 2'' shorter barrel , is 48gr where you found accuracy or max load? </div></div>

It was probably close to max but showed no pressure even in 100+ degree temps. Accuracy was good for a factory gun, in the .6 moa range.

 

[cmh2007]

Re: Need for speed... Power Pro 2000-MR vs Reloader 17

can't comment on RL17, but with 2000mr in my new barrel, i am driving 155 scenars at 3050 with 48.8grs seated .010 off the lands and it is doing just under half moa. the only problem is i am having flattened primers with that load...although i did test this load when it was 106* and pressure was 29.98 inches.