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I wonder how this powder would work with the various 140gr bullets that are available. Thoughts?

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Not sure. I don't think it was ever in the powder description section of the Hodgdon book, and now the load data is gone as well. I liked the looks of the data for the 160s and when I saw some 780 at an LGS, I bought a pound. After I tried it, I went back and got another can. I've never seen it for sale elsewhere, even online.

I'm sure the 150s will be just as good, but I just like the look of the carts loaded with those blunt 160s; kinda old-timey compared to all the plastic-tipped mono-metal ICBMs people like to throw these days.


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Picked up 3lbs of RL26 today. Any suggested loads for 150 LRAB in the 280 Rem?


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Going to try RL-26 in my 270 today. Taking it elk hunting in two weeks. 150 grain North Forks.


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Years back I used the 270, 160 NP successfully on 3-4 moose.

What would the RL26 do for velocity with the 160NP?

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Originally Posted by VernAK
Years back I used the 270, 160 NP successfully on 3-4 moose.

What would the RL26 do for velocity with the 160NP?


I have been wanting to find out but RL 26 seems to be a bit tough to find around here. IMR 7977 gets over 2800 easily fps from a 23" barrel, maybe RL 26 could get to 2900 fps. Will probably still end up trying it but am perfectly happy with IMR 7977 which is easy to find here. Really like the 160 gr PT so far too.........

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Originally Posted by VernAK
Years back I used the 270, 160 NP successfully on 3-4 moose.

What would the RL26 do for velocity with the 160NP?


Don't know, I'm so pleased with my IMR 4831 loading & that big semi-spitzer not going to mess with it. Getting 2800 fps and quite accurate.

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Gerry,

I'm getting 2750 from a 22" barrel with the 170 Berger Elite Hunter bullet and 7977. That's just the top load I've tried too, though it seemed like a reasonable velocity.


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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Gerry,

I'm getting 2750 from a 22" barrel with the 170 Berger Elite Hunter bullet and 7977. That's just the top load I've tried too, though it seemed like a reasonable velocity.


Good info to have, I don't have the magazine room in my Sako for that bullet probably.

While I have your ear so to speak how do you like the 150 gr Ballistic Tip? I shot some deer last week with it and came away impressed, the 150 gr BT hits in the same place as the 160 gr Partition. I think those two could probably handle anything in this country easily.


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The 170 fits in the standard-length magazine of my Model 70 Classic. It's a ways from the lands but still shoots well.

I haven't used the 150 Ballistic Tip but a good friend of mine has, the guy who goes by Shrapnel on the Campfire. He likes it a lot and has killed a bunch of game with it, including several elk.


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Thanks I may end up trying those Berger's after all then one day.


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The only real advantage they have is less wind drift at longer ranges, so it depends on how far you shoot. Up close they kill stuff but don't penetrate like Partitions!


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I can find all the 7977 and RL25 I want but two major LGS had no RL26 which seems strange. I tried today.....no go. No RL23 either. frown

So I guess i am going to pick up on the 7977. There seems to be plenty of that to go around.




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I was browsing the 2015 Hodgdon book today and 7977 seems to run neck and neck with 780 for most purposes, and a little ahead here and there. They seem to have gotten a lot of load date together as well. All that and copper killer and temp stability too. If there's no more RL 26 at the LGS next time, maybe I'll pick some up.

With all the slow burners out there now, no wonder they let 780 slide.


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Pappy I never got around to 780. I think I was maybe spooked by early experiences with 760.

That, and the stuff was never really abundant in my area either.




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Originally Posted by gerrygoat

While I have your ear so to speak how do you like the 150 gr Ballistic Tip?


Gerry, I've used the 270/150 NBT combo on elk. Only a cow, but she was a fairly big one. 120 yards, through both lungs and exited. I'd not hesitate to use it on anything here in Montana.


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Bob,

Along with converting all my former H4350 loads to IMR4451 (which has gone very well so far), I'm also doing some of the same thing with H4831 and IMR7977. For the same reason, too--when H4831 becomes available, it's briefly and erratically, though not as much as H4350. Meanwhile 7977 has been pretty much constantly available since it was introduced, especially on Internet sites.

7977 not only works well in the .270 Winchester but various magnums from the .257 Weatherby to 7mm Remington to just about any .300 from the WSM to Wby. It's also one of the best powders in the .280 Ackley Improved, just in case you decide to upgrade from the .270 one of these days. :-)


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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
The only real advantage they have is less wind drift at longer ranges, so it depends on how far you shoot. Up close they kill stuff but don't penetrate like Partitions!


Honestly, I practice to about 400 yards or so, around here it is hard to even see that far most of the time smile


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Originally Posted by Brad
Originally Posted by gerrygoat

While I have your ear so to speak how do you like the 150 gr Ballistic Tip?


Gerry, I've used the 270/150 NBT combo on elk. Only a cow, but she was a fairly big one. 120 yards, through both lungs and exited. I'd not hesitate to use it on anything here in Montana.


I remember people on this site using it on bigger animals and being happy. It sure does seem to kill deer well without excessive meat damage so far.


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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Bob,

Along with converting all my former H4350 loads to IMR4451 (which has gone very well so far), I'm also doing some of the same thing with H4831 and IMR7977. For the same reason, too--when H4831 becomes available, it's briefly and erratically, though not as much as H4350. Meanwhile 7977 has been pretty much constantly available since it was introduced, especially on Internet sites.

7977 not only works well in the .270 Winchester but various magnums from the .257 Weatherby to 7mm Remington to just about any .300 from the WSM to Wby. It's also one of the best powders in the .280 Ackley Improved, just in case you decide to upgrade from the .270 one of these days. :-)


I'm a little "gun shy" about all this new powder. I keep thinking that they produced a giant stockpile before it was introduced and when that runs out, these new ones will be just as sporadic as everything else.

Otherwise, I'd switch too. But I figure about the time I get some loads worked up, it will disappear.

At least with 4350 and 4831, you know that at some point, it will be back in stock.


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