RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies...

[JRose]

I'm wanting to try some RL-17 in my .308 shooting 185 VLD's and hear of people having good results with RL-17 in their .308's shooting heavies.

Anyone have some good load data to share?

I currently run 42.5gr of RL-15 in Lapua brass getting 2585 fps out of a 22" barreled Savage with a SAS suppressor. This load runs pretty warm, and I'm hoping to squeeze out a few more fps with the RL-17.

I'm also going to try some hBN coated bullets as well.

 

[kombayotch]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies...

190 SMK shoot well at 2580 fps. with 45.0 gr. RL-17 in Lapua brass in my 26" bbl. I can get them over 2700 fps. easily, but they shoot much better around 2580 fps. Bump it up about 0.5 gr. for Hornady or Win. brass.

10 shots, 300 yards (6 shots within 0.540")


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[JRose]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies...

Awesome, just what I needed, a starting point of sorts. Thanks dude.

 

[Onemoretime]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies..

I was getting 2550 out of 208's using W760 and a 22" barrel.

I'm also reading that most are getting 2600+ out with 208's using RL17. You should be able to get those 185's smokin.

 

[MBrown]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies..

Jason,

I am using 47.5gr RL-17 w/Lapua brass,210gmm primer,and 190 vld's. I am getting 2710fps from my Hart barreled 308.

It is close to a max load in my gun but does well even in the heat of summer.

Mike

 

[kombayotch]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies...

I would just run an OCW test centered at 45.0 gr.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...184#Post1087602

 

[brandon9999]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies...

jason, i was shooting 185 berger vld's with 44.5 gr r-17 and using 208 amax with same charge. bergers seated .015 into lands, giving a higher start pressure.

brandon

 

[JRose]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies..

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kombayotch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would just run an OCW test centered at 45.0 gr.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...184#Post1087602 </div></div>

I think you're right... Damn, you're a scientist with this shit!!! LOL

Thanks for everyones imput, I'll post up results...

 

[pacomdiver]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies..

would the 190's stabilize in a 1-12 barrel?

 

[MBrown]

Re: RL-17 info needed for .308W shooting heavies..

I use a 1:12 twist barrel with the 190's vld's. They shoot fine through it.