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Running warm loads and unstable powders are a recipe for disaster
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Joined: May 2014
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Campfire Outfitter
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Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2014
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Where I hunt, I’ve seen 70+ degrees F to -40 degrees F. Trying to get the last 1/4” of accuracy and having the point of impact change by 1 MOA or more doesn’t make sense. It doesn’t matter when I sight in because weather change can be significant in a short time.
I’ve done what I’ve could to divest powders that are sensitive to temperature change. Thanks for the tip on RE22. I have not used that powder in quite a while. But looking over notes I see that I have gotten good accuracy and velocity with that powder more than a while ago. I’ll probably sell the RE22 now.
I prefer classic.
Semper Fi
I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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Joined: Apr 2011
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2011
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One of the most accurate loads used RE26. After reading MD’s comments regarding the temperature sensitivity of RE26, I sold the 5 pounds I had at Tulsa this year. H4831sc and H1000 are my go to powders now. I have a few pounds of RE22 that I will likely try this summer. If you didn’t like 26’s sensitivity then 22 won’t impress you. This ^^^^ '22 is a great 7 Mag powder if you don't need to hunt in the weather extremes. Use it sensibly & it will be fine within reason. MM 100% MM. I used it a lot in 7 mags and 300’s and never missed a buck or bull. I used to use all the 22 I could, it was reasonably priced and was always pretty accurate for me.
Semper Fi
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Campfire Regular
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I recently worked up a 7mm Rem Mag load for the 145 grain LRX with Reloder 23. RL-23 is temperature insensitive and seems to work well with that bullet weight. I'm getting very good accuracy at about 3050 fps. I could get more velocity, but 66 grains seems to shoot well in my rifle and recoil is moderate.
When I get time I will develop a load with RL-23 and the 160 grain Accubond. RL-23 has shown good velocity and accuracy for me as well. The issue might be finding it....
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Joined: Sep 2009
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2009
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I recently worked up a 7mm Rem Mag load for the 145 grain LRX with Reloder 23. RL-23 is temperature insensitive and seems to work well with that bullet weight. I'm getting very good accuracy at about 3050 fps. I could get more velocity, but 66 grains seems to shoot well in my rifle and recoil is moderate.
When I get time I will develop a load with RL-23 and the 160 grain Accubond. RL-23 has shown good velocity and accuracy for me as well. The issue might be finding it.... Yup, I have a couple of pounds and would like to buy some more but haven't found any available recently.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2009
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Trump Won!
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Joined: Apr 2011
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2011
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I recently worked up a 7mm Rem Mag load for the 145 grain LRX with Reloder 23. RL-23 is temperature insensitive and seems to work well with that bullet weight. I'm getting very good accuracy at about 3050 fps. I could get more velocity, but 66 grains seems to shoot well in my rifle and recoil is moderate.
When I get time I will develop a load with RL-23 and the 160 grain Accubond. RL-23 has shown good velocity and accuracy for me as well. The issue might be finding it.... That is the bummer cause man it’s great stuff. I wished I’d have guessed it was going to triple in price.
Semper Fi
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