there are many people out there that use rl 22, 25, h1000 and so on with the accubonds. what about the rl -19? does anyone have any experince using the rl-19 with the 180 gr. AccuBond in a 300 win mag? if so what kind of accuracy are you getting? im wanting to load some up for hunting season this year but am hoping someone can give me alittle in put before i do.
180 gr. accubond with rl-19 300 win mag.
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coaltrain
Welcome to the forum.
I have used 75.0 gr RL 22 with a 180 gr bullet in the 300 Win Mag with excellent results. Well under MOA accuracy and 3000 fps in 3 different rifles. Others have used the same load with similar results.
With this kind of stellar performance, its difficult to want to try anythig else.
JD338
Welcome to the forum.
I have used 75.0 gr RL 22 with a 180 gr bullet in the 300 Win Mag with excellent results. Well under MOA accuracy and 3000 fps in 3 different rifles. Others have used the same load with similar results.
With this kind of stellar performance, its difficult to want to try anythig else.
JD338
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thanks. your right when you find something that works you stick to it. the only thing that i don't like is loading compressed loads. like the RL-22 if i am remember the load data correctly. short of that there is a buch of powders out their to try. iv shot a couple different powders that held good groups, im just alway wondering if i could do just alittle better. like i said alot of people like the reloader line which is why i was curious about the reloader 19. the nosler data book dosn't have it as a compressed load. pease correct me if im remembering the data on the RL-22 wrong. if it wasn't a compressed load i would love to give it a try.
Coaltrain, like Jim said, 75.0gr's of RL22 with a 180 and 73gr's w/ a 200gr bullet has worked really well for me. Saying that, I would use RL19 and would almost bet money it would work as good as RL22. They are both some great powders for the 300WM. Wished I had some data for you, but I use RL19 almost exclusively in the 338WM. I bet with a minimum amount of load work you will find something that shoots pretty well in your rifle. Scotty
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i was just taught not to compress loads. short of that i guess i dont have a real good reason. just seems like you would be pushing pressure limits, but maybe not. i shot some RL-19 today with some good success. but decided that i wanted to try the RL-22. so i stoped by the store on my way home. they were out. guess i have to wait till wednessday to get some. i know a lot of people use it with good success. hopefully the same will be true for me.
crash0ride
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My 300 Winnie loves IMR 4831 better than RL22, I want to get a can of RL19
DrMike
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Coaltrain,
Compressed loads present no particular problem relative to pressure. The primary problem with compression arises when you "crunch" the powder, grinding deterrent from the kernels. Alternatively, if the compression is severe, it can force the bullet from the case altering your overall length. For some powders, compression ensures a good burn. For a few selected powders, compression hinders ignition. Generally speaking, ball powders should not be compressed, but there should not be a problem with stick powders. Many of my loads are slated at 104% to 110% of case capacity.
Compressed loads present no particular problem relative to pressure. The primary problem with compression arises when you "crunch" the powder, grinding deterrent from the kernels. Alternatively, if the compression is severe, it can force the bullet from the case altering your overall length. For some powders, compression ensures a good burn. For a few selected powders, compression hinders ignition. Generally speaking, ball powders should not be compressed, but there should not be a problem with stick powders. Many of my loads are slated at 104% to 110% of case capacity.
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elkeater2
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The Alliant website shows a max for your 300 Win/RL22/180 gr bullet of more than 75 gr. They must not have a problem with compression, or they have long drop tubes 
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elkeater2":3s5p8rdf said:The Alliant website shows a max for your 300 Win/RL22/180 gr bullet of more than 75 gr. They must not have a problem with compression, or they have long drop tubes
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I have been using 75gr's in the 300WM with 180gr PT's and still have plenty of space for powder. Get to loading, I bet you'll be happy! Scotty
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75.0 gr off RL-22 seemed to work pretty good. got a good grouping and think i can tighten it down some more. seeting depths with the nosler AB. how far are you guy loading off your lands? or what is your overall length? has anyone played with that much? right now if im remembering right im .010 off my lands. i believe that's where im at. been awhile since i looked at my notes for that. still trying to tighten those loads up though. i appriciate the help and imput.
My current 180 AB load is about 100 thou off the lands using RL-22 it is pretty fast and has good accuracy. The load I prefer though is the 200 grain AB over a compressed load of H-1000 which is 78 thou off the lands shoots bug holes and I have never recovered one from either Elk or Moose. Not knocking the 180 class in the 300 win but the 200's are that much better If I need something in the 180 class I grab my 30-06 and am pretty happy with the results at reasonable ranges. When the game gits bigger I like 200-220 grain bullets driven at velocity`s that give a trajectory close to the good olde 06 out to 300 or so yards with more power when they meet the meat.coaltrain":1f06oghh said:
For 180`s do not rule out H-4831 either it may not give you the speed of the RL-22 but it will shoot bug hole groups in most 300 WM`s. All boils down too how small a group you need or how much speed you need.
oops forgot to add that the AB`s are pretty easy to get to shoot well and have a wide area of jump to the lands . Start with what your mag will allow at max ( as long as you are not touching the lands) and work back 5 thou at a time, till you find a sweet spot then adjust either your jump or powder charge to get what you are looking for. Once you do load as many as you have components for with the same production, lot numbers and you are set for a few season`s of hunting, pre season sight in rounds included.
