Here's a followup to my post above regarding Reloader 16:
30.06
165gr Nosler Accubond
RL 16 57.0 gr
Rem. brass
Federal 210 match primer
OAL = 3.280"
Velocity = 2,915 fps
Accuracy for three 3-shot groups at 107 yds is as follows: 0.6"(calm day - no wind), 0.74", 0.81"(10 mph head wind).
57.5gr(Max. load) produced slightly larger(but still respectable) 3 shot groups of 0.98" and 1.10" respectively(head wind).
None of the usual "high pressure" signs observed(heavy bolt lift, flat primers, shiny marks on case head etc.).
Think I'll stick with 57.0 grs.
As a side note:
Reloader 16 in my 270 didn't work out so well accuracy-wise. However Reloader 26 has since proven very effective!
270 Win.
140gr Nosler Accubond
RL 26 61.5 gr(Max. load)
Win. brass
Fed. 215 match primer
OAL = 3.270"
Vel = 3,180 fps
Accuracy = 3-shot group at 107 yds of 0.54"
Note: Same load using Fed. 210 match primer produced 3-shot group of 1.0"(velocity remained the same).
I think I'm done with load work up!😁
Leftybolt
Last edited by leftybolt; 05/21/17.