I am almost out of my RL17 and before I bought anymore, I thought I would see if anyone is having any luck with any other powder?
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Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
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Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
I ran some over varget for a short try. Was accurate but slow, bout 2400 fps out of my 24" 5R. I was wondering 4350 or viht 550, but haven't tried it. I will be watching this thread.
I ran some over varget for a short try. Was accurate but slow, bout 2400 fps out of my 24" 5R. I was wondering 4350 or viht 550, but haven't tried it. I will be watching this thread.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
I am working up some loads with 4007SSC and Win760 - did a multi round ladder test with them a couple weeks ago when it got up near 0f - for 4007SSC 45.7-46 grains was the sweet spot and for the Win760 it was 46-46.3 grains. Lapua brass, Win primers, 3.025(ish)COAL which is to the lands(ish) on my Rem 700 with a factory barrel. When we get back up to 0 or above in a couple weeks I'll put it over a chrony and see where I am at velocity wise. I don't expect it to be a barn burner but they seem to shoot well.
I am working up some loads with 4007SSC and Win760 - did a multi round ladder test with them a couple weeks ago when it got up near 0f - for 4007SSC 45.7-46 grains was the sweet spot and for the Win760 it was 46-46.3 grains. Lapua brass, Win primers, 3.025(ish)COAL which is to the lands(ish) on my Rem 700 with a factory barrel. When we get back up to 0 or above in a couple weeks I'll put it over a chrony and see where I am at velocity wise. I don't expect it to be a barn burner but they seem to shoot well.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CanSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ran some over varget for a short try. Was accurate but slow, bout 2400 fps out of my 24" 5R. I was wondering 4350 or viht 550, but haven't tried it. I will be watching this thread.</div></div>
I was about to suggest 4350, figured it would do decent with a slower burn rate than varget. At max load you were getting 2400fps?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CanSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ran some over varget for a short try. Was accurate but slow, bout 2400 fps out of my 24" 5R. I was wondering 4350 or viht 550, but haven't tried it. I will be watching this thread.</div></div>
I was about to suggest 4350, figured it would do decent with a slower burn rate than varget. At max load you were getting 2400fps?
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
N550 will do it, and do it very well, but the cost of it is just prohibitive.
N550 will do it, and do it very well, but the cost of it is just prohibitive.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CanSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ran some over varget for a short try. Was accurate but slow, bout 2400 fps out of my 24" 5R. I was wondering 4350 or viht 550, but haven't tried it. I will be watching this thread. </div></div> It was pretty hot, flat primer, ejector mark, but no stiff bolt. I'd prolly run it if it was faster. But wouldnt go much higher.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CanSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ran some over varget for a short try. Was accurate but slow, bout 2400 fps out of my 24" 5R. I was wondering 4350 or viht 550, but haven't tried it. I will be watching this thread. </div></div> It was pretty hot, flat primer, ejector mark, but no stiff bolt. I'd prolly run it if it was faster. But wouldnt go much higher.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
I would think that it would be worth your time to try something slow like H1000, H4831, or Retumbo. That is a heavy bullet and you will likely get better velocities out of slow powders if you can get enough in the case.
I would think that it would be worth your time to try something slow like H1000, H4831, or Retumbo. That is a heavy bullet and you will likely get better velocities out of slow powders if you can get enough in the case.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
Alliant's 2000MR would be a great powder for this. I have had great results with 175 SMK and 178 A-max, and getting 75 to 100 fps over normal velocities you'd see with R15 and Varget. It is also a temp stable powder.
Alliant's 2000MR would be a great powder for this. I have had great results with 175 SMK and 178 A-max, and getting 75 to 100 fps over normal velocities you'd see with R15 and Varget. It is also a temp stable powder.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
I'm now shooting the Amax 208 using 48.0 gr. of the Power Pro 2000 MR with good results. Chronograph is measuring 2625 fps. Using 42.9 gr. of RE-15, I get good results and chronograph measures 2465 fps.
I am shooting a Savage 110FP with 24" barrel and 1:10 twist.
I'm now shooting the Amax 208 using 48.0 gr. of the Power Pro 2000 MR with good results. Chronograph is measuring 2625 fps. Using 42.9 gr. of RE-15, I get good results and chronograph measures 2465 fps.
I am shooting a Savage 110FP with 24" barrel and 1:10 twist.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
I have been getting some good velocity out of the RL17. The two loads I am working with are avg. 2665 and 2680 fps. (24" barrel). I hit over 2700+ fps but those had too many pressure signs. Case capacity isn't an issue as I had my chamber cut for the 208s and I am running them in a long action. I am seating them to 2.320 @ the ogive.
I am liking the velocity of the RL17 but was just curious if there was something a little more consistent like the Varget, without the fps loss? Its too early to tell how well that RL17 is going to do with the Texas weather.
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I have been getting some good velocity out of the RL17. The two loads I am working with are avg. 2665 and 2680 fps. (24" barrel). I hit over 2700+ fps but those had too many pressure signs. Case capacity isn't an issue as I had my chamber cut for the 208s and I am running them in a long action. I am seating them to 2.320 @ the ogive.
I am liking the velocity of the RL17 but was just curious if there was something a little more consistent like the Varget, without the fps loss? Its too early to tell how well that RL17 is going to do with the Texas weather.
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Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its too early to tell how well that RL17 is going to do with the Texas weather.</div></div>
If you are shooting a max load now with R17 and no pressure signs, you will see pressure signs in the summer. R17 will vary with temps.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its too early to tell how well that RL17 is going to do with the Texas weather.</div></div>
If you are shooting a max load now with R17 and no pressure signs, you will see pressure signs in the summer. R17 will vary with temps.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
So do you think Alliant's 2000MR would be a good sub for RL17? I am getting an avg. of 2665 fps with 48.5 and 2680 fps with 48.8. I am looking for somewhere around 2600 fps with a little more consistency and a little less temp. sensitivity.
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So do you think Alliant's 2000MR would be a good sub for RL17? I am getting an avg. of 2665 fps with 48.5 and 2680 fps with 48.8. I am looking for somewhere around 2600 fps with a little more consistency and a little less temp. sensitivity.
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Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> So do you think Alliant's 2000MR would be a good sub for RL17? </div></div>
Yes!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> So do you think Alliant's 2000MR would be a good sub for RL17? </div></div>
Yes!
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
Good day,
PP 2000 MR is very similar to VV N-550, but fills better and is just as clean in my tests on .223 and .308 with it.
Just wish Alliant would release QL data for this line of powders.
DocB
Good day,
PP 2000 MR is very similar to VV N-550, but fills better and is just as clean in my tests on .223 and .308 with it.
Just wish Alliant would release QL data for this line of powders.
DocB
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
I love PP 2000 MR in my 223 with heavy bullets, not so sure about 308 yet, my initial tests were ok, as far as velocity.
I love PP 2000 MR in my 223 with heavy bullets, not so sure about 308 yet, my initial tests were ok, as far as velocity.
Re: Powder for 208gr in .308 other than RL17?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> So do you think Alliant's 2000MR would be a good sub for RL17? </div></div>
Yes! </div></div>
hmmm...makes me wonder how 2000MR might work in a WSM.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308garand</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> So do you think Alliant's 2000MR would be a good sub for RL17? </div></div>
Yes! </div></div>
hmmm...makes me wonder how 2000MR might work in a WSM.
