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Perfect! Try H4350, 40.5 to 41.5. Jam them 0.020". An alternative is IMR 4007 but it burns faster so cut down to 38.5 +/-. Some use Varget but I think it is too fast. The 130 Bullet is about perfect.
I too have an F=Class Panda with a Brux 30" 1 in 8. It works great at 600 and I have used it successfully at 1000.[/QUOTE
Would a faster powder be better suited to a shorter barrel? I am about to try some Varget in a 23" barrel.
I have had 4 / 6.5 x 47 barrels over the years. It has been my experience that with 130gr. projectiles that your particular barrel will either LOVE H4350 or RL-15, rarely both on the same barrel. Try the H4350 first, however, if that does not work to your satisfaction, try 37.0-38.0 grs. of RL-15. I have tried numerous powders over the years and the 2 that stand out head and shoulders above the rest are H4350 and RL-15. My 6.5 x 47 that I presently have shoots 130 Berger VLD's with 37.5grs of RL-15. I have shot a 1.25" group at 600 yards with that load. Now I know it won't do that ALL the time>>>but it does show what that round is capable of with RL-15. I had 2 other barrels that would NOT shoot anything BUT H4350. Then I had 1 that preferred VV N550, which is another excellent powder for that round. However, it has a great tendency to burn throats out in short order. I won't use that powder again!I just bought some 130 vlds from JLK and was wondering whether you guys jump or jammed them and what powder did you have the best success with. I have a Panda with 30in 1-8 twist barrel. Thanks!
I tried it once or twice>>>>it is good but not in the same league as RL-15 or H4350.. These 2 powders have been proven over and over again by many, many shooters..Thanks for the information. I will try H4350 and RL15 because I have good supply. Any luck with Varget?
I use RL-17 with 130s in a 1-8.5 twist 6.5x47 hunting rifle with good accuracy.
2850 to 2860 & .140, no turn neck.Hog,
What are you getting for velocity with your load????
What freebore are you using??
Phil.
I just bought some 130 vlds from JLK and was wondering whether you guys jump or jammed them and what powder did you have the best success with. I have a Panda with 30in 1-8 twist barrel. Thanks!