RL-10X and Barnes Varmint Grenades?

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RL-10X and Barnes Varmint Grenades?

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Where should I begin working up a load for this bullet? I have gone as high as 26.3 grains with a 32 grain bullet with no issue but the barnes bullet has shown pressure issues with other powders. Any ideas?
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Re: RL-10X and Barnes Varmint Grenades?

Post by Rick in Oregon »

FB Guy: You'd probably be safe loading their 26gr VG with data for a 32 grain bullet to get started, then work up from there. Of course you could do the proper thing and just contact Barnes for spot-on data from their ballistics department to be safe and sure.

http://www.barnesbullets.com/

They'll be glad to help if you email or call.
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Re: RL-10X and Barnes Varmint Grenades?

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Sound advice rick! Just wish to try them with this powder as it has been so good with any other bullet I have tried it with.
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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Re: RL-10X and Barnes Varmint Grenades?

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Sure enough rick, barnes has some data for 10X. Question answered, thanks again!
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Re: RL-10X and Barnes Varmint Grenades?

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Starting load is 24 grains 10x max is 26.5g. 4197 FPS per barnes
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