Is Reloader 17 "slowing down" as more pressure tested load data is published? I am looking to get more powder, primarily for my .270 Win's to replace my dwindling supply of IMR4831. Looking at Alliant's data
http://www.alliantpowder.com/reload...ight=130&shellid=63&bulletid=180 3136fps out of a 24 inch barrel isn't much if any faster than many suitable powders that Hodgdon's data lists.
I also just got load data from Berger for their 130, 140, and 150 grain .277 bullets and the velocity of the R17 loads is for all practical purposes the same as the other powders listed, in .270 win at least.
I have gotten over 3050fps with several different 130 bullets and 56.0 gr of IMR4831 and a CCI200 in my 22 inch barrels with no excessive pressure signs and good case life for many years. Should I just buy another keg of IMR4831 and stop experimenting?
