I did some load workups with moly'd 130 TTSX a while back with RL15, and RL17.
Start low, work up with care.
Cartridge: 30-06
Bullet: Barnes 130 gr TTSX, moly�d
Barrel: 24� Rem Factory sporter
Brass: Norma
OAL: 3.26"
Primer: CCI 200
Powder: Reloder-15
59.0 gr - 3195 fps (24� bbl)
60.0 gr - 3255 fps
61.0 gr - 3315 fps
Cartridge: 30-06
Bullet: Barnes 130 gr TTSX, moly�d
Barrel: 24� Rem Factory sporter
Brass: Win
OAL: 3.28�
Primer: CCI 200
Powder: Reloder-17
63.0 gr � 3203 (24� bbl, 18� from muzzle)
64.0 gr � 3258
65.0 gr � 3321
66.0 gr � 3357
67.0 gr � 3434
Am I missing something? To me, even your starting loads look hotter than schit, does the moly really reduce pressures that much? Btw, I don't mean this in a pricky way at all, just curious because your loads exceed published data by quite a large margin, IMO.
My RL15 results correlate real close to Barnes' data using W748, which burns about the same speed as RL15.
I haven't seen any published data for RL17. 130grTTSX in the 30-06. I used Quickload, and Alliant RL17 data for the 300 SAUM, to guide me, and laddered up.
Here's some various data w/RL-15 and a 125 - 130 gr Bullet:
.30-06 Springfield (Using 130 GR Hornady Bullets) Reloading Data
Warning! Notes: This data was shot by Brian Pearce, Wolfe Publishing Company. Gun: Marlin X7S; barrel length: 22 inches; case: Hornady; primer: Federal 210M Match; bullet diameter: .308"; COAL: 3.170"; maximum COAL: 3.340"; maximum case length: 2.494"; trim to length: 2.484".
130 Hornady SP Alliant RL-15 46.7 2600
130 Hornady SP Alliant RL-15 48.6 2703
130 Hornady SP Alliant RL-15 50.5 2801
130 Hornady SP Alliant RL-15 52.3 2915
130 Hornady SP Alliant RL-15 54.2 3030
130 Hornady SP Alliant RL-15 56.1 3135
Remarks: maximum load
.30-06 Springfield - 125 grain (Using Nosler Bullets) Reloading Data
Warning! Notes: rifle: barrel: Lilja; length: 24"; twist: 1-10"; case: Winchester; primer: Win. WLR; maximum SAAMI overall cartridge length: 3.340"; bullets: 125 grain Solid Base Ballistic Tip (green); use maximum loads with caution
125 Nosler Solid Base Ballistic Tip (green) Alliant RL-15 56.0 3,337
Remarks: maximum load; most accurate powder tested
125 Nosler Solid Base Ballistic Tip (green) Alliant RL-15 54.0 3,217
Remarks: most accurate powder tested
125 Nosler Solid Base Ballistic Tip (green) Alliant RL-15 52.0 3,136
Remarks: most accurate load tested; most accurate powder tested
.30-06 Springfield (Barnes Reloading Manual #3) Reloading Data
Warning! Notes: case: Winchester; primer: Federal GM 210M; barrel: 24"; parent case: none; trim to: 2.484"; XLC Coated X-Bullet data cannot be used with other bullets, including non-coated X-Bullets. Maximum loads should be used with caution - Always Start With Minimum Loads.
125 Barnes Solid Alliant RL-15 52.5 2,981
125 Barnes Solid Alliant RL-15 56.5 3,208
Remarks: maximum load
.30-06 Springfield (Barnes Reloading Manual #4) Reloading Data
Warning! Notes: case: Winchester; case trim length: 2.484" (except where specified otherwise in remarks); twist rate: 1:10"; primer: Federal 210; barrel length: 24"; barrel: Krieger; maximum loads should be used with caution; NOTE: The 130-grain TSX has a very short shank; we recommend lightly crimping the case mouth with a factory crimp-style die to increase neck tension. Powder charges of less than 100 percent density are recommended when loading 165-grain Banded Solid Spitzers, because of the length of the bullets. A 168-grain Barnes TSX BT bullet can also be used for the 165-grain data with COAL 3.218".
130 Barnes TSX BT Alliant RL-15 53.5 3107
Remarks: minimum; COAL: 3.218"
130 Barnes TSX BT Alliant RL-15 56.5 3285
Remarks: maximum; COAL: 3.218"
Do you see why I'm a bit concerned?
