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I saw a post where the Ran Shot technician said R22 & MRP were not the same powder. I don't know if this was motivated by Ram Shot being the importer of Norma powders are not. Even though the loads will usually interchange I still think there are differences with MRP being more consistent and uniform. It may be less affected by temperature variations but for sure the lot to lot variation is less with MRP.

I did run a minor test with mrp .
Seems pretty dirty .. sootie to me.
Just got a 3 inch group at 500 yards with ,Rel26.
Now it's Rel23 against Rel26 shoot off....
Dave

Jeeze, 3” huh? I’m sorry your barrels bent Dave

Hey Dave, how's that shoot off playing out between rl23&rl26, I'm guessing less then 100 fps ? Thks

Jeff
Yesterday.
120g bt with fed 210. Win case.
Had 54.5 of reloader 23 put 4 into a sub two inch group at 500 yards.
3055 fps with a sd of 11.
If that holds up it's going to be hard to beat.
Rel 26 will run over 3100 no problem but not as good accuracy wise
Barrel is still copper fouling some. It's going away every time I clean it . It's getting better.
I'm running out of time.....

Dave

been using rl 22 but playing with rl16 to see what happens

Dave thks for that answer ,that's Great shooting rite there ! A nd you're rite it's gonna be hard to beat ,congrats your ready & have a great hunt !, thks .

Jeff
I removed the swivel studs amd put the Sinclair bench rest adapter on the forend.
I'm running it the very same way I test my bench guns.
I did it because I could.
Have always been curious how a hunting caliber would stand up shot in such a way.
I'm going to get about one more range session before I have to return it to hunting mode....
I'm just playing around having fun.

Dave

For my first post since Jan 2018 I’m saying use RL22

Ed
You should post more often..
How much reloader 22?
IMR 7828 ssc didn't show me much
Dave

I had good luck in a Savage 111 with 117gr Hornadys and RL 22.

My first center fire was a 25-06, in 1974. I tried a few other powders, but settled on H4831 way back in the 70s, and have not changed. I shoot that rifle once in five years these days, but have loaned it to son and friends. H4831 in that R700 has killed many deer, antelope and varmints.

H-4831, darn tough powder too beat in 25-06.

Dave saw your post about that forend adapter ,I'm sure that will help with your groups because it stops the roll of the forend , never played with one but I've no doubt of the out come ,have you shot it yet ?. They gene270 what bullets weights you trying w/RL/16 85/87 grainers ? Thks guys !

I can’t answer the best powder question, but I’ve found several that work well. IMR4350, IMR4831, H4831SC, RL22, 23, 25, 26. I’m also playing with IMR7977. I’m liking it so far.

I have shot a few does with the 115 NBT. All perfectly broadside between 50 and 80 yards, and I’ve not seen a complete pass through yet. No shoulder shots either. All heart/lung shots. I like speed and rapid fragmentation, but I also like an exit hole. I’m thinking the partition might do it all? Trying it next.

I’ve been using imr4831 for over 25 years and will continue as long as it is available.

using the 100 gtain ttsx with rl16 ...i am about to run out of 22 and 16 is right with it in the velocity arena along with some added advantages with that powder

Of the deer 🦌 shot with the 115g.
Bang flops or runners???
Dave

One bang flop, one runner. All this year. The bullet killed extremely fast, just no exit through the hide. Kinda wondering what would happen on bone? I’ll experiment more....

gene270 thks for the info I've got some also, Dave 77 how goes your hunt ?, thks