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Some data for both: https://www.speer-ammo.com/en/reloading/rifle

Alliant has it for 105s in the 243.


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DG1969,

SIerra lists 43.5 grains of RL-16 for 139-142 grain bullets in the 6.5 Creedmoor, for 2800 fps from a 24" barrel.


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From the 21" barrel of a Barrett Filedcraft, 46.0 grains of RL-26 got just about 3000 fps with the 105 Berger VLD, in Hornady brass with F210 primers.


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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
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SIerra lists 43.5 grains of RL-16 for 139-142 grain bullets in the 6.5 Creedmoor, for 2800 fps from a 24" barrel.


I’ve settled on ~43.7 grains RL-16 with 140s. Velocities range from 2755 to 2790s depending on bullet (140 Berger, 140 Partition, 139 Scenar, 140 ELD). That is a 21” Fieldcraft.

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RL 26 how does it work in a 7 rem. mag ? 160 gr. Nosler partitions or 160 gr. trophy bonded ? thank you


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I haven't tried it yet, but will be soon.


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Originally Posted by pete53
RL 26 how does it work in a 7 rem. mag ? 160 gr. Nosler partitions or 160 gr. trophy bonded ? thank you

I've had good results with RL 26 and 160 grain Accubonds in my 7mm Rem Mag. I got 3000 fps with sub MOA accuracy pretty easily. That's enough for me given the temperature stability of the powder.

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Accurate-yes, fast-yes, temp stable-not impressed (at least above 80F). Shooting 140 gr. bullets out of a 270 WSM I'm seeing the same issue with RL26 as I do with RL22. Flame away.

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for me when I load for the 7 mag and use it with 160 gr. bullets temp will be below 50 degrees and hunting 30 degrees or maybe less ? so I assumed RL 22 or R26 maybe RL17 will be fine ? my barrel length is 26 inches out of my Rem.700

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I have yet to encounter a supposedly "temperature-stable" powder that DOESN'T gain in pressure and velocity above 80 degrees. Their temp-stability primarily works well in colder temperatures.

That said, I have also yet to encounter a "temp-stable" powder that gains as much pressure and velocity at 80+ temperatures as non-temp-stable powders, especially some of the old standby spherical powders.


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I learned years ago, too leave my rifles alone in hot weather ,its hard on barrel life. that`s why I started shooting trap more my Perazzi likes the heat & cold beer is tasty then !


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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
I haven't tried it yet, but will be soon.

John, did you ever develope any RL 26 loads for your 6.5x55? Seems like it would work great on 140 gr PT and 156 gr Oryx.


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RL 26 how does it work in a 7 rem. mag ? 160 gr. Nosler partitions or 160 gr. trophy bonded ? thank you

I've had good results with RL 26 and 160 grain Accubonds in my 7mm Rem Mag. I got 3000 fps with sub MOA accuracy pretty easily. That's enough for me given the temperature stability of the powder.


pete -

Also Pharmseller has been posting his results - targets & charge/velocity in the 7 RM.

Favorite 7 Mag Loads thread in General Big Game Forum.

? 68.5-69 gs Rl 26, 160 ELDS, 3000 fps --- killed a GOOD bull Elk. >>Take a look.

I just got 4 # of Rl 26 for my 7 and 270 experiments.


I copied these from that ^^^ post in G B G F.

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Finally had a chance to try 147 ELD-Ms in my Fieldcraft. That's a nice first impression for a target load with RL26.

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One shot wrecked her. This is the entrance.

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Put a hole through her lungs you could see through.


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My brother’s first cow. We’re bull shooters but after his first elk steak dinner he’s a believer in cow killing.





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maybe..... elk killing. laugh

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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
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From the 21" barrel of a Barrett Filedcraft, 46.0 grains of RL-26 got just about 3000 fps with the 105 Berger VLD, in Hornady brass with F210 primers.



I'm at the range right now, got 3150 with 45.5 and 105 scenars, Lapua brass, 23" bbl. Shot one round at 46.5 and got 3200, might be time to back off a little......



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Originally Posted by Pharmseller
Don’t forget the big cow my brother killed at 375 yards.

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One shot wrecked her. This is the entrance.

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Put a hole through her lungs you could see through.


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My brother’s first cow. We’re bull shooters but after his first elk steak dinner he’s a believer in cow killing.
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Nice. I hope to kill a cow this winter. What bullet was that?


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162 ELDX, 2940 FPS at the muzzle.





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