- Thread starter
- #21
TackDriver284
Handloader
- Feb 13, 2016
- 2,531
- 2,051
I'll retest it again soon. I'll keep you posted.RL26 is hard to align in my Wbys. That .4gr sure had a velocity jump for him. Maybe chrono error?
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: this_feature_currently_requires_accessing_site_using_safari
I'll retest it again soon. I'll keep you posted.RL26 is hard to align in my Wbys. That .4gr sure had a velocity jump for him. Maybe chrono error?
Thanks Jim. I'll work up some loads from 75 to 75.6 and test again. I like this speed at 3070 fps, and that 3120 fps load was a bit too much for my liking for a 200 grain bullet especially at 75 degrees, imagine when temps gets to 90 degrees, its reason I stopped shooting because of common sense. I was using the 180 Accubonds at 3150 fps with RL22 and it was not a max load, just 1 grain shy of max. It was an accuracy load because the faster speeds was not giving me the accuracy I wanted. I was pushing it to 3260 fps when I was seeing some mild ejector marks.
Hopefully I won't see any velocity / pressure gains once the hot dog days of summer comes. I like this 200 ELD-X bullet.
Would seating the bullet too deep in the case cause pressure? I was surprised to see that I was .020" off the lands and bullet is so deep. I don't think seating longer another .010" will help much. I read that seating a bullet too deep can reduce case capacity, and raise pressure as well. I was heavily crunching powder for those charges.
What weighing factor did you use? What shot start numbers did you use? I have never played with shot start.
I used .4 weighing factor and see that I'm approaching the max line. If using .5 weighing factor, I'm over the max line.
I just think QL is off on RL26. You can take any reasonable cartridge and select a bullet and 9 times out of 10 it gives the highest velocity. The biggest thing is all projected runs have 100% burn before you reach any serious pressure. That would make it one clean powder.RL26 has been the powder that kicks my tail trying to get things to align and make sense . sometimes it just falls into place , other times no way .
Mark , if I remember right , you use a magneto speed chrony ?
I just think QL is off on RL26. You can take any reasonable cartridge and select a bullet and 9 times out of 10 it gives the highest velocity. The biggest thing is all projected runs have 100% burn before you reach any serious pressure. That would make it one clean powder.
As you mention I to have a tuff time getting all the stars to align with it. However it’s still my favorite in the big Wbys
I just think QL is off on RL26. You can take any reasonable cartridge and select a bullet and 9 times out of 10 it gives the highest velocity. The biggest thing is all projected runs have 100% burn before you reach any serious pressure. That would make it one clean powder.
As you mention I to have a tuff time getting all the stars to align with it. However it’s still my favorite in the big Wbys
I use a Oehler P35 chronograph. Only thing I don't like is setting it up and disassembling it when I go but curiosity makes me bring it.RL26 has been the powder that kicks my tail trying to get things to align and make sense . sometimes it just falls into place , other times no way .
Mark , if I remember right , you use a magneto speed chrony ?
Checked the % burn, it says 100% for my load, which is good clean burn.I just think QL is off on RL26. You can take any reasonable cartridge and select a bullet and 9 times out of 10 it gives the highest velocity. The biggest thing is all projected runs have 100% burn before you reach any serious pressure. That would make it one clean powder.
As you mention I to have a tuff time getting all the stars to align with it. However it’s still my favorite in the big Wbys
I have the same chronograph. I leave it in the pole barn so I don't have to mess with assembly. Just a short walk to put it up in front of my shooting window in the barn. I'm truly blessed to have this convince.I use a Oehler P35 chronograph. Only thing I don't like is setting it up and disassembling it when I go but curiosity makes me bring it.
That is a fine Chronograph but not impervious to giving an erratic reading or going bad.I use a Oehler P35 chronograph. Only thing I don't like is setting it up and disassembling it when I go but curiosity makes me bring it.
Lucky you.I have the same chronograph. I leave it in the pole barn so I don't have to mess with assembly. Just a short walk to put it up in front of my shooting window in the barn. I'm truly blessed to have this convince.
JD338
I bet if you overlay the 3 targets you’ll have 1 nice group of 9 holes. Your rifle is a shooterLoaded up 75, 75.3 and 75.6,,,,just need to go and test it.
Mark , if you would please post your velocities on these .Loaded up 75, 75.3 and 75.6,,,,just need to go and test it.
Jim, finally had time today to test these. These are the average velocities. Wind was variable left to right around 12-15. Settled on 75.6 grains to load up. Just a click or two to zero it. Hopefully harvest a nilgai soon. A buddy sent me a pic of some nilgai at his place, and said this one is waiting for me.Mark , if you would please post your velocities on these .