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The title says most of what I'm lookin for. I have the OLD standards. I'm also looking for ONE of the newer powders that work well in the cal & 129-140 bullets. I'm trying to keep any NEW powder inventory to a minimum.
Add'l info: IMR 7828 is the NEWEST powder I'm using. ANYTHING newer is new to me. If your favorite powder is an OLDER powder, I'm interested.
What's Your Favorite Powder for it?
THANKS
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Ramshot Magnum is probably my favorite among the newer powder for heaver bullets in the 6.5x55.
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Not a new powder, but certainly my favorite for 129-140gr. bullets is RL22.
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S C - THANKS, I've edited to add about my newest powder. I've not tried RL 22 either. It's new to me.
To repeat for any who might not read O P; I'm looking for your favorite powder for the 6.5X55 regardless of new/old.
Thank You
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Jerry, You may or may not know this...: But Reloader 22 bears a striking resemblance to Norma MRP. GH
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Gh - NO, I didn't know or haven't noticed anyone saying it before. THANKS
BobinNH said recently on the 'fire', Rl 17 is very similar to H205. That is very good for me to know. I'll double check that thread and verify. If I'm wrong, I'll edit and correct.
BOTH are good news to me. THANKS Merry Christmas Jerry
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Gh - I just checked and Rl 17 being close to H 205 is what Bob said. P 6 of Bob Hagel Reloading Data thread. Just in case you missed it or might want to read it.
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I like 7828 (only ever used long-cut in mine) as a main powder.
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THANKS GUYS, I really appreciate your help and input.
Keep em comin. Jerry
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120 grains bullet and under - Ramshot Hunter works well, especially the Barnes 120
140 and up = Ramshot Magnum
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RE-22 is the only powder I have used for that bullet weight range. The results that I have gotten are quite acceptable.
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With 140gr bullets in my Ruger 6.5x55s I use H4350 or H4831.
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Sir Mule Deer, what would be a good load with FPS for a 6.5x55 with a 120 TTSX and Ramshot Magnum? Are the Ramshot powders sensitive to temperature if so how much? Thanks for your help the 30-06 58 grains Ramshot Hunter in 180 grain is awesome accurate at 2800 FPS. As the young kids would say you have "Street Creed". Thanks Buckfever1
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buckfever,
With 120-grain bullets Ramshot Hunter works better than Magnum. Other good powders for 120-grain bullets are H4350 and Reloder 19.
Hunter and Magnum are pretty temp-resistant--not quite as much as the Hodgdon Extremes, but better than most powders.
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H4831.It's so good,I have never had the inkling to try anything different. 130 to 140 gr bullets. I figure if it ain't broke,don't try to fix it
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If you have some 7828 already give it a try, it might work well. My go to powders are R19 for the 120BT and R22 for heavier stuff. Even though the 6.5x55 is a small case slower powders work best, or that's been my experience anyway.
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Mr. T - IMR 7828 is the slowest burning powder I have and have used. I don't mind adding ONE powder to my inventory to get optimum performance from the 6.5 Swede. I'm not saying 1 lb, but 1 new powder. I'm down to my last lb of H 205, I have a few lbs. of H 450,it works WELL in my 6mm BELOW max for varmint loads. I have several lbs of other powders as well and don't have room or need to spend the $ for multiple powders. I have found great loads for my rifles/cals/bullets with powders BEFORE so many of these NEW powders came out. I also found that with the RIGHT primer, my powders LOST LITTLE vel in my COLDEST hunting temp. That said, I have no need to change powders since these work for me. YMMV. Thanks Again Jerry
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RL 22 works so well I just use it. If I ever see anyplace that actually stocks Ramshot powders, I intend to try some Magnum just to satisfy my curiosity.
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