Back to the range with 30-06 and RL26

[EastTNHunter]

2875fps out of a 22” barrel with 180 Accubonds is more than impressive. I’m going to load up some more to test out in different conditions over time.

 

[6mm Remington]

Wow that's impressive!

 

[EastTNHunter]

My ES was 12fps on this load when I chronoed it a week ago

 

[gerry]

That's a great load, RL 26 really seems to shine in a lot of different cartridges.

 

[DrMike]

Very impressive, indeed. I believe that load will work. It has everything--velocity, accuracy and a great bullet. What's not to like.

 

[jason miller]

Nice! Making me anxious to get out and shoot the ones I loaded up.

 

[ShamrockShooter]

Forgive my ignorance but is reloader26 a newer powder? I don't recall seeing it in any of my reloading books.

My 3006 with a 24 inch barrel gets about 2775 fps with 62 gr. Max charge of r22 with the 180 AccuBond. So you squeaked out 100 fps more with a 2 inch shorter barrel with r26. Not bad. I might have to give that a try.

Where did you find load charts for the 3006 with r 26? I checked their website and they don't have a recipe for 3006 with r 26

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[SJB358]

Wow. Excellent results. Great shooting load right there.

 

[SJB358]

Wow. Excellent results. Great shooting load right there.

 

[salmonchaser]

Very nice


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[FOTIS]

Very impressive

 

[EastTNHunter]

Forgive my ignorance but is reloader26 a newer powder? I don't recall seeing it in any of my reloading books.

My 3006 with a 24 inch barrel gets about 2775 fps with 62 gr. Max charge of r22 with the 180 AccuBond. So you squeaked out 100 fps more with a 2 inch shorter barrel with r26. Not bad. I might have to give that a try.

Where did you find load charts for the 3006 with r 26? I checked their website and they don't have a recipe for 3006 with r 26

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Yes, RL26 is a new powder from Alliant. Not a ton of data available yet, but Dr Mike graciously ran a QL for me to use for load development. This is about 125fps faster than I’ve been able to get out of I4350

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[DON]

Have you noticed and difference in recoil from the former powder to the present RL26 ? More or less?
Also, what primer is used with your load ?

Thanks,
Don

 

[EastTNHunter]

I’m using CCI 200s, and I was surprised that there was no discernible difference when shooting the different loads from the bench. Of course, they’re all powder puffs compared to the Tikka T3 light that I recently traded.

 

[DON]

Thanks for the reply. You certainly have a terrific load there. The velocity is amazing considering the 22" barrel. 8) Best of luck this season. Anxious to hear your results.

Don

 

[1100 Remington Man]

Great load and rifle. Very Nice.

 

[RL338]

That some fine shooting. I had mixed results with 180 AB in my 30/06 with H4350 and RL-17 , so I shelved them in favor of 210 VLD Bergers. Now that I have a good supply of RL-26 I might revisit them this spring.

 

[Guy Miner]

Nice!

Now, sell most your other big game rifles, load 1,000 rounds just like that and hunt North American big game for a lifetime.

Guy

 

[30-338]

Good load, I have to ask and was mention in other post. Did you have any problems seating bullet?

 

[EastTNHunter]

It was a FULL case of powder, but no problems seating the bullet. I didn’t use a drop tube, but I poured each load slowly from the pan, and it settled slightly into the neck. When I poured it faster it settled closer to the center of the neck.