Originally Posted by Tejano
Has anyone tried R26 for the 200 grain load? I can't find any reference to R26 in the 30-06 at all but it could be a good match since it does so well in other 06 cases with heavy bullets.


I tried 60 grains of R26 in two rifles.
SAKO Finnlight wiith a 20 3/8" barrel and 215 primer - 2615 fps.
Thompson Center Dimension with a 22" barrel and 210 primer - 2680 fps.

Had a lower extreme spread with the 215 but not by much.

Sub-MOA groups from both rifles.

Cheers,
Walt


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