Nice to have both. The RL-17 loads in my 26" 6.5-284 sporter weren't the most accurate, but still at 1/2" and shot a consistent 3,000 fps even with the S.D.'s which were pretty tight. At no time did I chrono less than 3,000 fps at 48.8 gr. Over that amount, groups started opening up and at around 50 gr. they were 1 1/2" with early pressure signs in a gun that has shot groups in the teens and twos. For hunting, RL-17 would be OK. For target work, I'd stick to 52.3 gr. Vv 165 at 2,950 fps. That's where the teens and twos come from with 140 SST's and 140 Berger VLD's.
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