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The supply of RL 15 is drying up in BC (Political reasons) and I would like to get some recommendations for a substitute powder for my 35 Whelen. I have been using the 250 gr Hornady's with a MV of 2570 fps. It seems that the IMR manufactured powders will be the only ones available for awhile. Thanks Mike D.
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Some folks have good results with the IMR 4320 in that chambering... It's one of IMR's less popular powders, but if you can find it I would give it a try.
If not, just go with IMR 4064--it'll do any job that RL15 can...
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IMR 4064 or Hodgdon Varget......
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I have found that Varget and RL-15 are very close, almost identical in performance and weights used. I've even read this in various places. Try it if you can get it, I think youll like it.
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Ditto toddbartell. I see very little difference in the three. Also N140 works well.
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N150 or Big Game from Ramshot.
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Mike D,
When Hercules brought out Re-15, Re-19, and Re-22; I specifically remember that Layne Simpson stated in print that they were the same as Norma 202, N-204, and N-MRP, respectively. (I have the article in Handloader magazine)
Now, there has always been some debate as to the truth to that statement. However, in most burning rate charts that I have seen, they fall at very near the same place.
So if, you are losing out on Re-15, and you can find the Norma powders available, I would think that this may be an option worth pursuing.
I do know that I have used identical charge weights of Re-15 and Vihtouri N-135 with identical indications of pressure and less than 20 f.p.s. variation in velocity in the 9.3x62. So I would also think that Viht N-135 would be a viable alternative, as well. Hope this helps...the9.3guy
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I agree with those who suggested Varget. It is fully as versatile as RL-15. However, you stated IMR powders which Varget is not. So.......IMR 4320 if you can find it, or IMR 4895 which is a powder that works surprisingly well in almost anything.
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I'd think IMR 4350 should do the trick as well for that bullet weight.
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Mike, H4895 is a good all around powder for just about anything. Might not be quite as clean burning as Rel15 but shoots very good and is consistant from lot to lot for years. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> dave
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The supply of RL 15 is drying up in BC (Political reasons) Mike, I'm curious -- what political issues are causing one particular powder to dry up, while leaving substitutes available? John
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I live in B.C. and have not seen any evidence of RL 15 disappearing in the marketplace. Might be good to check the validity of your source of info. Regards, eagleye.
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I agree with dave7mm.
I had a good load with Rl-15 in a certain rifle, but H4895 beat it out in velocity and accuracy.
That's just one rifle though...
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Eagleye I've been looking for Reloder 15 for approx. five months now on the Lower Mainland. I keep getting the same response that it is back ordered with no cofirmed date of arrival. If you have a source for it could you let me know.
John I sent an email off to Alliant to see what they have to say about the availability and distribution of the powders to Canada. The statement (Political reasons) was made by an employee of a local gun shop who was showing me three pages of back orders for powder. Thanks Mike D.
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Miked2104: Do a search for www.bcredneck.com in the Chilliwack area. Dave Friesen is the owner and he lists in his on line catalogue. Good guy to deal with too.
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Stocker Thanks for the info, I'll try him tomorrow. Mike D.
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Eagleye I've been looking for Reloder 15 for approx. five months now on the Lower Mainland. I keep getting the same response that it is back ordered with no cofirmed date of arrival.
Ah. Remember, RL-15 is now the standard US military rifle propellant. And there's a war on. I haven't bought any powder in at least 6 months. I get it at gun shows -- cheaper than paying hazmat fees for shipping. John
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I had very good results with IMR-4895 and 4064 with 225 grain bullets. IMR-4350 had great accuracy with 250's but velocity was very low. There just wasn't enough room in there.
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Stocker Dave responded very quickly, but he is out of Reloder 15 too.
I'm looking forward to trying the suggested powders. Thanks Mike D.
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9_3guy & others, Which issue of Handloader magazine did this article appear in? Frankly, I find it hard to believe that RL-19 is an equivalent of N204 and before using it, I would want more proof than an internet conversation between two people. In fact, I think some further confirmation is in order for RL-15 = Norma 202 and RL-22 = N-MRP. Can any of you further substantiate / support these statements?
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P.S. I'm not trying to start trouble. I REALLY want to know. No offence meant to anyone, okay?
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