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Found a couple of older threads on use of Re 23 and 26 in the 30-06 with various 200 gr bullets. Still not much data on these 2 powders but various Quickload links seem to indicate 58 gr for Re 23 and 62 gr Re 26 under various 200 gr bullets at velocities of 2650ish for 23 and 2700ish for 26 in 24 inch barrels.

With a drop tube, I can get 58 of 23 and 61 of 26 in a case with reasonable powder compression.

I'm trying to reach 2650 safely and good groups. So far Re16 has been the accuracy champ and reaches 2600. I'm going to explore Re 16 a bit more but am still looking for the best load. I'm also playing with H4831 but 59 and 60 grains take some compression to work.

Anyone have any real world experience with Re23 or Re26 in the 30-06 with 200 grainish bullets?

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Hi bwinters,

I don’t have any experience with either of those powders or 200 grain bullets in a 30-06, but being a lifelong fan of the .300 Win Mag and shooting 180’s the majority of the time and 200’s for the difference I’m curious what your load is destined to be used for.

Just curious.

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I have been using 62 gr/RL26 in the 30-06 with 200 grain Nosler Partitions for a couple years. I get 2730 fps in my main hunting rifle with 24” barrel. Very small amount of compression. Sub-MOA accuracy if I do my part.

It is not news that the 200 gr Partition works very well on all kinds of game, and it has proven so n my experience.

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Originally Posted by GF1
I have been using 62 gr/RL26 in the 30-06 with 200 grain Nosler Partitions for a couple years. I get 2730 fps in my main hunting rifle with 24” barrel. Very small amount of compression. Sub-MOA accuracy if I do my part.

It is not news that the 200 gr Partition works very well on all kinds of game, and it has proven so n my experience.


Thank you and agree on the 200 gr Partition. I have a couple boxes of 200 gr Accubonds so am trying those. The Accubond is longer than the Partition which is where the 'extra' compression comes in. This particular rifle hasn't been fond on either the 165 or 180 Partition, maybe the 200 would be different but kind of doubt it.


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ya can't get enough of either powder in an 06 case to exceed SAAMI specs...


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No real world here . . . I do note that Speer's online load data lists 60.0 gr of RL-23 as max for a 180 gr bullet, which leads me to believe the 58.0 gr for the 200 might be several grains too high.

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Not what you asked I realize, but RL17 and the 200 NP has produced 2700+ in every 06 I've loaded for.


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Originally Posted by nyrifleman
Not what you asked I realize, but RL17 and the 200 NP has produced 2700+ in every 06 I've loaded for.


I tried Re17 on Tuesday. 2 inch groups in my gun. Plenty of velocity, groups sucked.


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Originally Posted by MuskegMan

No real world here . . . I do note that Speer's online load data lists 60.0 gr of RL-23 as max for a 180 gr bullet, which leads me to believe the 58.0 gr for the 200 might be several grains too high.


I called them yesterday and got that info. I strongly suspect the 180 gr load is within SAAMI spec or ~ 59 - 60k PSI as is most 30-06 load data. I've also noticed through the years that Speer data, for the cartridges I've loaded for, tends to run lighter/slower than most other load data providers. Maybe their jacket material causes more pressure? Thanks.


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Originally Posted by bwinters
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Not what you asked I realize, but RL17 and the 200 NP has produced 2700+ in every 06 I've loaded for.


I tried Re17 on Tuesday. 2 inch groups in my gun. Plenty of velocity, groups sucked.


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Spent a lot of time trying RL 17 with 200 gr NP switching primers was the answer to accuracy for me. Fed 215 gave the best accuracy.

Went back and looked at my reloading logs loaded RL 17 with 200 gr NP in 2 30-06,s.

In my LH Win 06 accuracy was cut in half with CCI 200, and accuracy in the Ruger 06 was best with Fed 215 primers. Velocity in both over 2700 FPS.

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Hmmm. I'll try that.


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Originally Posted by bwinters
Elk in timber or 'out there'.


The 200gr partition goes with a 30-06 like peanut butter goes with jelly, or chocolate with peanut butter. I love the combination. It puts elk and deer down right now... Full penetration with ease, even at 2700 fps. I believe Gunner uses RL22 in his and gets some pretty good velocities out of it...


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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by bwinters
Elk in timber or 'out there'.


The 200gr partition goes with a 30-06 like peanut butter goes with jelly, or chocolate with peanut butter. I love the combination. It puts elk and deer down right now... Full penetration with ease, even at 2700 fps. I believe Gunner uses RL22 in his and gets some pretty good velocities out of it...


Looking for velocity and no exceeding SAAMI pressure Specs with a 200 GR Partition? 4831 SC...


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Loaded up H4831 last night. Along with Re16 (refining the load) and Re26. I'd bet Re16 will win the accuracy contest when it's all said/done. It's becoming my favorite in the 4350 burn rate.


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When talking 200gr bullets in the '06, RL19 is not a bad choice either.

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Originally Posted by bwinters
Loaded up H4831 last night. Along with Re16 (refining the load) and Re26. I'd bet Re16 will win the accuracy contest when it's all said/done. It's becoming my favorite in the 4350 burn rate.


I have found myself using quite alot of the RL16 and Staball 6.5 in a few cartridges, to include the 212 ELD's at 2720 with Staball from the 30-06. That load has changed my mind a little bit about what a 30-06 can do.


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Originally Posted by bwinters
Loaded up H4831 last night. Along with Re16 (refining the load) and Re26. I'd bet Re16 will win the accuracy contest when it's all said/done. It's becoming my favorite in the 4350 burn rate.



Keep us posted. I just use IMR4350 and it shoots damn good. I don't get screaming hot velocities with it, but it smacks the elk pretty hard.
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Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by bwinters
Loaded up H4831 last night. Along with Re16 (refining the load) and Re26. I'd bet Re16 will win the accuracy contest when it's all said/done. It's becoming my favorite in the 4350 burn rate.


I have found myself using quite alot of the RL16 and Staball 6.5 in a few cartridges, to include the 212 ELD's at 2720 with Staball from the 30-06. That load has changed my mind a little bit about what a 30-06 can do.


Ya can't get enough 4831 in an 06 to exceed SAAMI specs, and alot of load data is not near max pressures to stay worrying with it...

on the other end, that 212 ELD at 2700 fps or so... that ready intrigues me.. I like that bullet.. and also the 220 grainer ELD...
should play around with it some.. I have had the bullets and the powder for several years to be able to do so...

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