Agree I am pulling those and backing down two grains or more if velocity is over 3,000 by much. Some listed loads for 135 Bergers show 2,875 fps is doable but don't know if that is pressure tested or QL data. R26 like R17 seems too good to be true until real pressure tested data is available then it turns out it produces good velocity but no miracles over other powders. Exceptions being the 243 and 270. I only shot three of that load and no pressure signs but I quit as either the Chrono was off or I am at 68-70,000 psi. probably the latter.

Close to 2,900 fps for 130 grain bullets with MRP and VV N560 is possible so R26 should do it safely too.


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