RL19 and the Creedmoor

[fullup3]

I have an awesome load in my .260 rem for 120grain Nosler Ballistic Tips and I'm hoping to duplicate it as closely as possible in my 6.5 Creedmoor. the 260 load is 45.5 grains with the 120bt. The bullets are set out a bit more in the Creedmoor, at 15 thou off the lands I'm right at 2.775". Anyone have any experience with this combo in the Creedmoor? I will be working up to it, but sure don't want to run into any problems.

 

[VAViking]

I've had great success with RL19 for the Creedmoor. Best recipe so far is 41.7gr RL 19, 140gr SMK's, CCI BR2 primers, Hornady brass. 139gr Lapua Scenars and 140gr Berger VLD's show promise, as well. Started getting signs of pressure at 42.0gr. But it's .5 MOA or better out to 600 yards. No speed data yet, unfortunately, as I'm still saving my nickels for a good chronograph.

My rifle: REM 700 action, 1:8 28" Lilja HV SS fluted barrel

 

[fullup3]

thanks for the reply VAViking. I loaded up some single loads to just shoot and test for pressure signs, then loaded a couple to shoot for groups. I ended up getting slightly flattened primer at 44.5 grains, and then a really flat, pancake primer at 45.0. No sticky bolt or any other sign, but that was enough for me. I pulled them all this morning, and started over at 42. I'm gonna start there and shoot for groups while working up to around 43.5 max...that is where I was at yesterday and had no pressure signs at all. We shall see what happens. I'm guessing the little extra case capacity is what allows me to get to 45.5 with no pressure at all in my .260. That load is smoking in my .260 and is crazy accurate.