Chrono Results RL 17 in the 7mm Saum - 11/10/10
I ran some RL 17 through my 7mm Saum this afternoon. I only ran 3 shots per load so it is not a very significant statistical sample by any means. I was just trying to find a point of where I might like to start, since there isn't any data out there. I also ran some h4350 as well.
I didn't do any accuracy testing, just velocity.
Hornady 139gr BTSP.
H4350 59gr Ave - 3074
RL 17 59gr Ave - 3169
H4350 60gr Ave - 3175
RL 17 60gr Ave - 3201
Accubond 140gr
H4350 60gr Ave - 3197
RL 17 60gr Ave - 3278
I had loaded up some Accubond loads with 60.5gr, and 61gr of RL 17 but getting up near 3300 with 60gr is maybe even too fast so I am pulling the bullets on those loads. I will probably start looking for accuracy with the RL 17 in between 58.5 and 60.
Edited to add: This is from a Model 700 that was formerly a 300 saum, and now wear's a 24in Remington 7mm saum barrel. Also the usual disclaimer that these loads appear safe in my rifle, and should not be assumed safe in another, work up loads carefully in your rifles.
I didn't do any accuracy testing, just velocity.
Hornady 139gr BTSP.
H4350 59gr Ave - 3074
RL 17 59gr Ave - 3169
H4350 60gr Ave - 3175
RL 17 60gr Ave - 3201
Accubond 140gr
H4350 60gr Ave - 3197
RL 17 60gr Ave - 3278
I had loaded up some Accubond loads with 60.5gr, and 61gr of RL 17 but getting up near 3300 with 60gr is maybe even too fast so I am pulling the bullets on those loads. I will probably start looking for accuracy with the RL 17 in between 58.5 and 60.
Edited to add: This is from a Model 700 that was formerly a 300 saum, and now wear's a 24in Remington 7mm saum barrel. Also the usual disclaimer that these loads appear safe in my rifle, and should not be assumed safe in another, work up loads carefully in your rifles.