6.5 X 284, RL-22 VV N560...?

[CT10ring]

Ran out of H4831sc, so trying RL-22. 50g, 51g, 52g
139 Scenars. CCI Primers.
Lapua 2X fired brass
28" 1/8 Krieger HV bbl
Also have VV N560.
VV yes; no...?

Seems like powders are in short supply?!

 

[jwelch1103]

To say the least! Very short supply indeed. But easier to get than primers!
Just recently bought a new rifle in 6.5x284 so can not speak from experience but from what I've been reading VV N560 is suitable for this cartridge. I've been looking for that and Reloder 26 without any luck so far. I've been able to get some H1000, H4831SSC, H4831, H4350, AND IMR4831, and some VV N170 on the way.

 

[Layton Perry]

Love N560 in mine, Started with some RL26 and it works good also. Have burned out 4 barrels with N560 5 to 6 ES. Reloader 26 is not quite as good but the speed is there and so is the accuracy.

 

[CT10ring]

Love N560 in mine, Started with some RL26 and it works good also. Have burned out 4 barrels with N560 5 to 6 ES. Reloader 26 is not quite as good but the speed is there and so is the accuracy.

you have a special powder source...
thx for the info. I have used only - H4831sc - with good accuracy.

I read on AS that Vihtavouri burns out bbls faster ?

I did shoot RL-22 today in my 6.5 X 284 with good looking paper targets - short range.
I don't have a chronograph, but promising...
I have alot of RL 22 + zero H4831sc.
139 Scenars 1/8 twist.

 

[Layton Perry]

I don't think it burns barrels any faster, I got 1500 to 1700 rounds through all of them. If you run one hard thats about as good as it gets.

 

[CT10ring]

I don't think it burns barrels any faster, I got 1500 to 1700 rounds through all of them. If you run one hard thats about as good as it gets.

great info, helpful & appreciated!

 

[Steveb]

Try Re23 with heavies. I am getting 2000+ accurate loads in multiple barrels.

 

[46and2]

Ran out of H4831sc, so trying RL-22. 50g, 51g, 52g
139 Scenars. CCI Primers.
Lapua 2X fired brass
28" 1/8 Krieger HV bbl
Also have VV N560.
VV yes; no...?

Seems like powders are in short supply?!

Years ago I used 52.8gr of RL22 in a 24" hunting rifle. Later I switched to RL23.

 

[CT10ring]

Try Re23 with heavies. I am getting 2000+ accurate loads in multiple barrels.

I would if I could find some...

Years ago I used 52.8gr of RL22 in a 24" hunting rifle. Later I switched to RL23.

I tried RL-22 47 48 49 50 51 52 g
51 had some brass smear & 52g sticky bolt lift. too warm!
48.0g & 50.0g good groups @ 100 yds. bipod + TAB bag prone in the snow deal
no chrono, just shooting at paper for now.
Steel later to 500 & 880 yds.
thx!

 

[Walt Krafft]

I have been shooting 48.0 H4350 with a 142 Sierra for years at 1000 yards.

 

[taylorw]

My 6.5x284 barrels (Broughton, HV, 1:8, 28”) all tuned at 48.0-48.6 (Usually end up at 48.3) of H4350, F210M, 139 scenars 8-12 from touch. I kept trying H4831sc, RL22, and H1000 but couldn’t get the day to day consistency so always went back to H4350. If you can eventually get your hands on some, I think you will be very happy with it and the 139’s.

 

[CT10ring]

Loaded 139 Scenars w 47.0g 48.0g 49.0g RL-22
Shot a 100 yd target 3 shots into .195" (48.0g)

Loaded more @ 48.0g and shot at 880 yds 12" steel plate with good results.
GGG bipod prone and TAB bags rear.

I DO have H4350-but "saving it..."

thx for the input!

 

[Bc'z]

I've been following this closely as it's going to be a new cartridge for me.
I have various powders to try, RL19,22,26
H4350, h4831sc, magpro and magnum.
I'll be running lapua scenar 136L'S.
Now if I only new what color candy to spray on the stock?

 

[ebb]

The VV 5 series powders are triple based powder and will burn barrels faster. When i started with the 6.5-284 i tried H1000 and could not get enough in the case to get decent speed YMMV. I had some IMR 4831 and used it till it was gone and in my gun got better accuracy than H4831. I did not like H4350 but don't remember why. But the best i have found is VV165, it is double based and has flame temp as low or lower than H1000 but is capable of making speed without over filling the case. RL22 had not come on the market yet so i have no idea. Some are using Retumbo, I was temped to try but the RUMs and 338lap use it so Ive never tried. If barrel life is even a small consideration use the VV165.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

5 Series is double base, 1 series is single base but N165 is a terrific powder non the less

 

[338 dude]

I have had great results with reloader 23 I also tried reloader 26 velocity was up nicely but was not as accurate as 23 in my rifle

 

[ebb]

I guess my mind must have upgraded them with out me realizing it.

 

[CT10ring]

The VV 5 series powders are triple based powder and will burn barrels faster. When i started with the 6.5-284 i tried H1000 and could not get enough in the case to get decent speed YMMV. I had some IMR 4831 and used it till it was gone and in my gun got better accuracy than H4831. I did not like H4350 but don't remember why. But the best i have found is VV165, it is double based and has flame temp as low or lower than H1000 but is capable of making speed without over filling the case. RL22 had not come on the market yet so i have no idea. Some are using Retumbo, I was temped to try but the RUMs and 338lap use it so Ive never tried. If barrel life is even a small consideration use the VV165.

Good info! I have; for me "alot" of VV 550 - so I'm inclined to use what I have especially with the component situation. thx for the post. I'll snag some If possible.

 

[Bc'z]

What would be a good starting/stopping point using RL22 in the 6.5-284?
I'll be running 136scenar L's.

I'm saving my H4831SC for my Creedmoor, and kinda want to save my H4350 also.
I've got close to 4# of the RL22 and this cartridge seems like a good place to use it up.

 

[STOMP442]

Extremely hard to find right now but H1000 and Retumbo have always been top performers for me in the 6.5-284. I recently found a pound of N560 to try and it shot decent but never really tightened up for me at any charge weight with 140 Bergers.