Have a new to me Remington 700 BDL stainless scoped up and ready to shoot. Got a wild hair to give the 160gr Partitions a go in this one. Anyone care to share some pet loads for this combo? I have on hand RL26, H1000 and IMR's 4831, 4350, 7828. Have some other options but these seem to be best fitted for the job. Thanks for the info!
Lots of options already given. I have not tried RL26, but have read that it is great.
With 160gr PTs I have had good success with RL22 (65-67gr should get you 3000fps, my accurate one is 65.7gr fun side of 3050fps), 7828 and 4831. I didn't push 4831 after I got my hands on RL22.
I see a Houston address. You’re probably like me here in LA, unless we travel, our hunting doesn’t include harsh temp fluctuations like some areas. H-4831 is more temp stable than RL-22. I’m replacing RL-22 with RL-23, which reportedly is more temp stable.
In my .240 I use MRP, which I’ve read is a more refined version of RL-22, more consistent lot to lot. Can’t say I’ve proved that, just what I’ve read.
In todays world, you shoot what you can find. A bird in hand….
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