Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length

E. Arthur Brown Shooting Supplies Cabelas.com Midsouth Shooters LuckyGunner Ammo & Reloading Supplies Grafs.com
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: RL17 in 7mm-08 data needed  (Read 397 times)

gemmellsc

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 73
RL17 in 7mm-08 data needed
« on: 10:08 AM, 11/03/09 »
Anyone have any load info they can share for RL17 using a 140gr in a 7mm-08?

Tks,
Bill
Logged

Chuckhunter

  • Site $$ Contributor
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Active Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 199
Re: RL17 in 7mm-08 data needed
« Reply #1 on: 02:50 PM, 11/03/09 »
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.
« Last Edit: 02:56 PM, 11/03/09 by Chuckhunter »
Logged

gemmellsc

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Member
  • **
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 73
Re: RL17 in 7mm-08 data needed
« Reply #2 on: 04:13 PM, 11/03/09 »
Chuckhunter,

That's a big help.  Thanks for the info.  I've got a 22" barrel using 140gr Accubonds.  Hoping the switch from RL15 to RL17 puts me in the 2800-2900 range. 

Tks,
Bill
Logged

alf

  • Trade Count: (7)
  • Ace Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1036
Re: RL17 in 7mm-08 data needed
« Reply #3 on: 07:50 AM, 11/13/09 »
Quote from: gemmellsc on 10:08 AM, 11/03/09
Anyone have any load info they can share for RL17 using a 140gr in a 7mm-08?

Tks,
Bill

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.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
 



Recent Classifieds


Litz Ballistics Book & CD


CLASSIFIEDS RULES

All sellers must have a complete Forum profile, including City, State, and VALID email address. All sellers must provide current true identity, phone number and address to buyer on request.

All sellers must enable their email and private message options.

All sellers must mark sold items as "SOLD".

All sellers must disclose if the item is posted for sale elsewhere and state that the item is "subject to prior sale."

Any seller who uses deceptive photos, lies about key components or major defects will have his advert deleted without notice and is subject to being banned from the Forum forever.

POLICY VIOLATIONS
Any member selling/trading any item(s) on this board who accepts monies from another member without sending out the items purchased will be permanently banned from the Forum.


Facebook Accurateshooter

You Can Help Support this Site by Making a Small, Secure Donation.