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I wonder if R26 shines in a 280AI
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That's what I'm wondering too. I bet it does, but Alliant hasn't tested it in the .280 AI.
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Alliant doesn't list any RL-26 loads for bullets under 150 grains for the .270. It might be too slow-burning to get enough in the case for decent velocities with lighter bullets, but they also don't list any loads for Reloder 23 with bullets less than 150 grains.
I tried 26 with some other 150-grain bullets this morning. 61 grains with Partitions is a little warm, judging from the muzzle velocity of close to 3100 fps, so I'm going to back it down to 60, but it was about right with 150-grain Long Range AccuBond. Damn, that's intriguing. Is that with a 24" barrel? Next time I see some at the LGS, I'm snagging some..
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Damn, that's right up my alley with my fwt. Thanks John..
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Bwinters What is your data with H1000 and the 150 partition?
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John, Have you tried 7977?
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Yeah, and get just about the same velocity as with H4831SC.
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John, Thanks for responding. Best stock up on R26.
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Book marked for when I get some RL 26 !
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That's what I'm wondering too. I bet it does, but Alliant hasn't tested it in the .280 AI. Berger has tested RL23 and RL26. They provided me with the min/max load data for the 168 VLD. Their max load for rl 26 was too hot for my rifle.
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I use RL-26 in my .25/06 (100 gr NBT),.270 Win (150 gr NP) and .300 Wby (180 gr NP). What are you seeing in the 25 and 300 Wby with it?
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Haven't tried it with the 300 Wby yet but it's fairly speedy with 100 grain Nosler ETips. Still working a little on seating depth but it looks pretty good so far in my opinion.
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Speaking of which, does anyone know where there is any R26 in stock?
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Alliant doesn't list any RL-26 loads for bullets under 150 grains for the .270. It might be too slow-burning to get enough in the case for decent velocities with lighter bullets, but they also don't list any loads for Reloder 23 with bullets less than 150 grains.
I tried 26 with some other 150-grain bullets this morning. 61 grains with Partitions is a little warm, judging from the muzzle velocity of close to 3100 fps, so I'm going to back it down to 60, but it was about right with 150-grain Long Range AccuBond. How did those long range Accubonds group??
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Very well, enough that further testing is definitely in order. They may end up being THE bullet used in this rifle.
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Fwiw....Quickload shows R26 producing highest velocities in many bottleneck cartridge/heavy bullet combos. If it proves to also be more temp stable than 22 and 25 with comparable accuracy, we all win.
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LGS has it in stock. I downloaded the Alliant manual today and looks like this stuff is the beans for the .270 and .243. Making the run tomorrow.
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I use RL-26 in my .25/06 (100 gr NBT),.270 Win (150 gr NP) and .300 Wby (180 gr NP). What are you seeing in the 25 and 300 Wby with it? In the .25/06 it's getting 3340 fps from a 24" barrel. The .300 Wby with a 26" barrel it's getting 3216 fps. Don't remember the accuracy with the above loads,but they're good enough for me,if that helps.
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