RL17 in 7mm-08 data needed
- Thread starter gemmellsc
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Bill, I am currently using a load of 46Gr's. of RL-17 behind a 140 Gr. Sierra Spbt., using Winchester brass and Russian primers. I haven't chronographed the load yet but according to published data on the Alliant Website, I shoud be running around 2820 to 2860fps. Shoots consistantly around 1/2 inch from a Lilja barrelled Rem700. Barrel length is 21inches. This load is used primarily as a Whitetail Deer load here in Pa. Hope this helps.
P.S.- My long range load with this caliber is 43Gr's. of IMR-4064 behind a 140Gr. Nosler BT using Rem 9 1/2 primers. As always reduce these loads and work back up with your rifle. Hope this helps.
P.S.- My long range load with this caliber is 43Gr's. of IMR-4064 behind a 140Gr. Nosler BT using Rem 9 1/2 primers. As always reduce these loads and work back up with your rifle. Hope this helps.
alf
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gemmellsc said:
From the FWIW file,
My Rock barreled 7-08 gives 2950 with H-414 and 140 Accubonds, but my deer load is with 120 Ballistic Tips and H-414 at 3175.
I don't recall any other powder getting the hoopla that R-17 has gotten, but the "old" powders still perform mighty fine.
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