RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?
RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?
Has anyone tried RL17 with 40 grain bullets, nosler BT and 39 BK? I am thinking of trying it in my T/C Precision Hunter, with Nosler brass.
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FireBallGuy
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Re: RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?
I personally feel RL-17 is TOO slow burning for the 204. Had great results with reloader 15 and even better with RL-10X. Benchmark also an excellent option. My remington shoots 1 hole groups with benchmark and 39 grain sierra's.
Remington Model 700 SPS 17 Remington Fireball Nikon Buckmaster 6-18X40SF, Remington Model 700 VSF 204 Ruger Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO, Savage Model 12 FVSS .22-250 Remington Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24X40AO
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Joe O
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Re: RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?
I agree with Fireballguy.RL 17 is near H4350 in burn rate.Many powders give better performance.Those mentioned,and IMR 8208 XBR,Varget,Benchmark,etc
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richness
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Re: RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?
After trying many powders, i have settled on RL15. I can assure you that you won't have room in the case for enough rl17 mate.
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