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RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:10 pm
by pockets
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.

Re: RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?

Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:48 am
by FireBallGuy
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.

Re: RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?

Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:33 am
by Joe O
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

Re: RL17 with 40 grain bullets, anyone try?

Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 3:02 am
by richness
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.
ATVB Richard