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240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 #18636111 08/02/23
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,114 West Central MT M mattparliament OP Campfire Regular
OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,114 West Central MT	Hey guys! I’m having a 240 Weatherby built. I’ve settled on 90 grain bullets. Being a reloader over multiple calibers I try to use data with the same powder used for multiple calibers. That being said RL22 and IMR 3031 cover most of my rifle needs. I’m honestly surprised there isn’t any RL22 data available for this round. If anybody knows of any I’m all ears. Bullets used are 90 grain Hornady ELDX and 87 Grain VMAX. Thanks in advance! Matt

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Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636147 08/02/23
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Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636179 08/02/23
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OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,114 West Central MT	Appreciate it, that’s 95/100 grain data, I need 90 grain data. Don’t want to experiment without proven data

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636190 08/02/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	Abort the 240 Wby notion,go 6-06 1-8",give throating a thunk,reap great brass instead and forget the schit bullets. Hint.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636204 08/02/23
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Mike_Dettorre Campfire Regular M Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 936 Likes: 1 Boise, ID	You might just have to make a choice of a little "experimentation" or change bullet weights or change powders. All the data I have seen for RL22 in the 240 wby is for 95/100. What risk do you see using 95/100 data with a 90 grain bullet? Internet analysis: 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact Fools & fanatics are always so certain and wise people are always so questioning

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Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636208 08/02/23
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OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,114 West Central MT	Not a huge risk, you make a good point. Need to choose between the experiment or proven data with a new powder

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636225 08/02/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	'22 will squirt a .620 BC at 3250fps,with amazingly modest ES/SD in Lapua brass,chambered 6-06. Hint................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636240 08/02/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	Pardon my shooting it all,as you ladies feverishly grasp at straws. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................ Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636255 08/02/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	I'd wager that Skookum brass,a positive headspaced false shoulder and schit canning the belt,don't do anything but sweeten the pot. Bullets matter more than a "smidge" too,but you gals keep on fhuqking guessing aloud. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636472 08/03/23
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Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,311 Likes: 9 Cheyenne, Wy	Or you can get a 240 Bee from WBY with a 1:7.5 twist Like I did. Very sedated load below. See here for data. https://shootersreference.com/reloadingdata/240-weatherby-magnum/ https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

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Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636530 08/03/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	I'll greedily take a real rifle in 7" RPM 243 Kreed,with a real scope,real brass and simply feed it .620 BC's at 3000fps+,with 10+ grains less powder. Hint. Pardon my simply shooting it all and then some. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!.............. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18636676 08/03/23
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Swifty52 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,729 Likes: 7 Nebr	Originally Posted by mattparliament Not a huge risk, you make a good point. Need to choose between the experiment or proven data with a new powder No data is proven until fired in your rifle. But it looks like 1.5- 2 grains difference in between 90 and 95. Swifty

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637278 08/03/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	Confirming DOPE in this morning's rather nice conditions at 1600yds,which nears this 20" Seex Kreed's Transonic Slip with 112's. Hint. The 240Wby is easily amongst THE fhuqking schittiest .243" bore chamberings going. Hint. Just sayin'. Hint. Thank me later. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637332 08/03/23
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OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,114 West Central MT	Why post about a caliber, bullet weight, and powder that has nothing to do with my original question?

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 Big Stick #18637353 08/03/23
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Riflehunter Campfire Regular R Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,674 Likes: 4	Originally Posted by Big Stick Confirming DOPE in this morning's rather nice conditions at 1600yds,which nears this 20" Seex Kreed's Transonic Slip with 112's. Hint. The 240Wby is easily amongst THE fhuqking schittiest .243" bore chamberings going. Hint. Just sayin'. Hint. Thank me later. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................. Yep, you have confirmed that you are a DOPE using that rest for 1600 yds.

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637512 08/03/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	peelament, Why would I point out to a CLUELESS Drooling Fhuqktard,that their Goat Fhuqk is a muchly compromised piece of fhuqking schit? Because I'm a generous concerned citizen and simply fhuqking shoot it all and then some. Hint. Pardon my pointing out simplistic FACTS,that fly over your quivering lips,crossed eyes and pointy head. You'd do well to holster your VERY Tender Feelers,take notes from atop The Silver Platter and simply fhuqking apply same. Hint. Do continue with what you "think" you "know" and I'll be rather at ease in rubbing your nose even further,in your own fhuqking Stupidity. What receiver? Stock? Barrel particulars(throat/RPM/neck clearance)? Scope/base/rings? Who's building it? Whos reamer? Application? HINT. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................... Sniffle Kchunt, Keep nipping heels and "living" vicariously,you "lucky" kchunt. Hint. Congratulations?!? Oooooopsie! Too late. Fortunately for you,Imagination and Pretend are free,so even YOU can "afford" to "contribute". Hint. Bless your poor poor(literally) heart,for trying though. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637629 08/03/23
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steveredd1 Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 1,900 WV	RL19 is your best friend in the 240 wby

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637655 08/03/23
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,800 Likes: 63 Paradise,Alaska	'19 does ZERO "favors" in any chambering,for any application. It temp swings wildly,as do Lot to Lot variations. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637794 08/03/23
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Riflehunter Campfire Regular R Joined: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,674 Likes: 4	I'd use H4831sc with 90 grain projectiles - temp. stable and accurate. H4350 also works well with them.

Re: 240 WBY load data needed RL22 or IMR 3031 mattparliament #18637829 08/03/23
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OP mattparliament Campfire Regular M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,114 West Central MT	that's what I'm leaning towards

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