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So far i've had good luck with the 127gr LRX over RL16 in my Creedmoor Montana. Both 42.5gr and 43.5gr of RL16 are showing promise. While I only got to shoot one of each over the Magnetospeed, 41.5 was running ~2,840 fps, and 43.5 was running 2,890 fps out of the 22" barrel.

I've also worked on some loads for the 140gr AB, and 42.5gr RL16 will be the focus of my next test, velocites in the 2,750 fps range. I'll try to post some pics when I get back home from traveling this week.

I've had great luck with Accubonds, and even most cup and core bullets, but I've never hunted with a monolithic bullet before. If the 140gr AB winds up shooting as well as the 127gr LRX, i'm not sure which one would be the better choice for cow elk.