6.5 x 06 Rel 26 & Nosler 140 AB - 04/24/20
A couple days ago ran some test with my 6.5x06, Rel26 & the Nosler 140gr AB. My rifle has a 24" E. R. Shaw stainless Bbl with 1/8 twist. I had a jug of Rel 26 setting around for some time & finally decided to see what performance level could be attained in my 6.5x06 since it & the 6.5 PRC are almost identical in powder capacity. So "SAFE" in my rifle, 54grs of Rel 26, CCI 200 LR primers, Rem once fired reformed 25-06 brass. Over my chrono gave 3075 FPS. If you figure some where around 60 to 70 FPS gain with a 26" bb. This would mean about 3135 to 3145 FPS in a 26" Bbl. Cases fired several time & primers pockets still nice & snug. Not the slightest sign of excessive pressure, Three shot groups of 1'2" or slightly less. Sighted 1 1/2" high at 100 , hit dead on at about 225yds, Shooting on my range at an elevation of 7630".