Anyone Tried RL17 On 6.5x47L

[ThunderDownUnder]

As the subject of the thread says, has anyone tried RL17 with the 6.5x47L yet?

With the claims of increased velocity I wonder if the heavier projectiles 130-143gr will get a boost without pressure issues.

 

[Rem06]

i am wondering the same thing?

after looking at the other calibers,to me it seems to be increasing the velocity of the lighter bullets in the caliber.

i am shooting 140's with h-4350

 

[Asa_Yam]

Did you fully read the article and comments? The powder is NEW, and in very limited supply. It hasn't even reached distributor's shelves yet.

 

[280man]

Did you fully read the article and comments? The powder is NEW, and in very limited supply. It hasn't even reached distributor's shelves yet.

The guy ask a honest question the powder was tested in a 6XC why couldn't it have also been tested in a 6.5x47 I think a simple no not yet that I know of or no reply at all would have been appropriate

 

[Rem06]

The guy ask a honest question the powder was tested in a 6XC why couldn't it have also been tested in a 6.5x47 I think a simple no not yet that I know of or no reply at all would have been appropriate

yeah,really! i thought it to be a GREAT QUESTION.i read the article and alot of calibers were tested,in the link).i didn't see 6.5x47lapua though.there was a note that heavier bullets would be tested later because of limites supply of powder.so my comment on the heavier bullets may not have been accurate.

sounds like the 6xc likes it alot! i cant wait to see what it does to the 6.5x47L !!! i can get 2850fps with H-4350,2900fps is too hot for my bbl)in the 140 berger and have 130bergers on the sorting block.

 

[GermanS1]

I still have some RL17 powder left for testing but I don't have a 6.5x47,or any 6.5). However, as a general statement, if you are currently using 4350, then RL17 will be worth testing.

The biggest problem that I forsee in testing, is that everyone is going to get excited about high velocities and without pressure data may go too far and create pressure problems. My best advice is to make sure that you know how your particular rifle shows signs of pressure and be conservative. That last little bit of velocity isn't too important, but that last little bit of pressure can be what costs you an eye!

 

[Mudcat]

As someone that does a LOT of testing, I totally agree with German. You MUST be careful. I have had loads that are perfectly safe in one T2k, go wacky in another. Thankfully, the T2k is a fairly strong rig so all we lost was some brass.

I always worry about the folks that dont have easy testing available and load up some hot ones cause they cant try a bunch and work up SLOWLY. I work in .2 gr increments, sometimes .1gr, just to be safe.

Be CAREFUL folks....VERY careful.

I wont be testing this in a ?x47 as I aint got any of those, but as soon as I get some powder...hopefully right after i get back from Perry, I will be testing it in the 6XC, 6.5Creedmoor and maybe the 6.5x284,gotta watch the bbl life on the Krieger though, so I may not, and I get the velocity I want out of H4350 in that round anyhow). I will, as always, keep good records of my data and will be glad to share, with the usual caveats, of course.

Oh, and dont mind Asa, mad scientists can be a bit rascally sometimes.

John

 

[SF340Driver]

I will as soon as I can get my hands on some. I've got 123 and 139 Scenars and 130 Bergers to try out with it.

GW

 

[Rem06]

I will as soon as I can get my hands on some. I've got 123 and 139 Scenars and 130 Bergers to try out with it.

SF340Driver,please keep us posted,especially on the 130's.if you want a few 140's PM me...

GermanS1 and mudcat. i am super happy with H-4350 and not in a hurry to switch for speed.i just loved the first question and i am definately interested in responses from the the caliber of people here.
thanks

 

[Weda]

Did you fully read the article and comments? The powder is NEW, and in very limited supply. It hasn't even reached distributor's shelves yet.

Tisk, tisk easy there. It is out there. Just finding someone who is willing to share is the question.
I hope good things come of this powder.
I've had favorable result swith RL powders again.
In my notes they seem to be less sensitive to temp swings. Atleast less sensitive then they have been in the past.

 

[RJinTexas]

At first I wasn't going to comment on assistant moderator Asa Yam's post on this thread but it hit a nerve with me as it did with others. We're not children here and we shouldn't be talked down to for simply asking a question. How else are we with less knowledge to learn and help grow our various shooting sports.

On a better note I'd like to thank Mr. Salazar and Mr. Jensen for their test reporting on the new RL-17. Also I appreciate and share Mudcat's safety concerns. I for one know my limitation therefore I'll be awaiting published data to shoot over my model 35P chronograph.

RJ

 

[Weda]

At first I wasn't going to comment on assistant moderator Asa Yam's post on this thread but it hit a nerve with me as it did others. We're not children here and we shouldn't be talked down to for simply asking a question. How else are we with less knowledge to learn and help grow our various shooting sports.

That was gonna be my next comment. Well said.

 

[Rem06]

maybe Asa_Yam is just that much better than we? since he is a moderator? .............whatever?

where's our infamous jb1000br ? i know he has a 6.5x47,i thought he would be all over this??? surely he rounded up some rl-17 by now? where are you bud?
got my smiley tgts

 

[Asa_Yam]

We're not children here and we shouldn't be talked down to for simply asking a question. How else are we with less knowledge to learn and help grow our various shooting sports.

And we are helping things how by asking about a powder that isn't readily available yet? Today, there's about 4,000 lbs of it making its way to US distributors - that's the world's entire supply. ,Source: http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/6mmbr/vpost?id=2850313 .)

Enthusiasm is fine - in this case, it needs to be tempered by awareness that the powder isn't readily available at this time. No amount of wishing or hoping will change this situation in the near future. Whining about it won't help either.,And yes, doing the latter does make you childish.)

FYI - I'm a moderator at the Long-Range.com board.

 

[ThunderDownUnder]

There are a lot of 6.5x47L shooters who have an interest in RL17 and heavier projectiles,130-142gr). I didn't set a deadline on an urgent answer to the question! I just asked for comments from people who may get the opportunity to try RL17 to please post some feedback.

Definitely no need to get your knickers in a knot over this simple question being asked. Whenever someone gets to try this most interesting new powder please let your fellow 6.5x47L shooters know how it went.

 

[Rem06]

ThunderDownUnder
it couldn't have been said any better. obviously with the amount of data on RL-17 that has already been posted,testing is going on somewhere.putting a bug in the ears of the testing experts expressing interest in 130-140 class bullets is good and heading in the positive dirrection!I see the 6x47L shooters are already on it and where did that case come from? duh...
i'll bet there are alot of 6.5x47L shooters here wondering the same thing,we're just so damn happy with this caliber we're too buisy shooting it and enjoying the excellent results.

my eyes will be glued to this post

 

[Mudcat]

Definitely no need to get your knickers in a knot over this simple question being asked. Whenever someone gets to try this most interesting new powder please let your fellow 6.5x47L shooters know how it went.

I see no reason why folks cant discuss this powder? Yeah, its not available yet, but will be in a few weeks, hopefully. Some of us already have orders in just waiting to be filled! Besides, I thought the whole purpose of the forums was to TALK about stuff! I mean, aint that what we are doing? And its not like folks are "whining" about anything, just discussing the fact that we wish it was available now, that it sounds like something thats really going to work for a bunch of us, and when we starting getting data, sharing it.

Slamming someone for asking a question about, regardless of whether he read the other thread or not, isnt nice, or right. One may be a moderator but that doesnt mean you can go stompin' on folks and calling them a whiner, etc.

Now, I am going to go put on my flame suit as I know I am about to get slammed,yeah, I know, I am an idiot for saying something even though I know I am going to catch h*ll for it, but ya know, I think I can deal with it).

Now, as far as I am concerned, as a non-moderator, loser nobody, discuss away about Re17....we may learn something.

John

 

[billmo]

Guys, sometimes these experts get their panties in a wad and can't figure out how to loosen it up. Hence, take it out on the first thing that comes along. Bill

 

[SF340Driver]

I should have a pound by next week and should have some data for the 6.5x47L shooters in the next couple of weeks. I hope that if it performs well I can get a load together and data before the NorCal match at the end of August.

Greg

 

[ThunderDownUnder]

I should have a pound by next week and should have some data for the 6.5x47L shooters in the next couple of weeks. I hope that if it performs well I can get a load together and data before the NorCal match at the end of August.

Greg

Thats great news Greg!!!! I look forward to your info and I too hope it performs well with the 6.5x47L