RL17 needs a nearly full case or even better, a slightly compressed charge to be absolutely consistent. Anything less can introduce erratic pressures. Ask the long range .308 competition shooters who brought their rifles from out of retirement because of this specific powder..............using it with 205 A-Max's at 2600fps++. If it wasn't reliable enough for them, they wouldn't use it.
Last edited by John_in_MS; 07/24/14.
