RamShot LRT or Grand in Lapua 338

[Alaska]

Anyone tried LRT or Grand powder in 338 Lapua with 250gr AccuBond or 250gr LRX ?

Really would like to find some N565 !

 

[RL338]

338 Lapua with LRT

The boy brought his Savage 112 MT over today to see what I could do with LRT. A couple weeks ago I bedded the recoil lug for him. Loaded Federal brass using Fed 215 and Nosler 300gr CC. Results from my Magnetospeed. 92grs - 2510 94grs - 2558 96grs - 2599 97grs - 2668 98grs - 2697 98.5grs 2694 I...

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Might not be 250s , did start with LRT in his 338L. I don’t know how much he shot it as life kinda got in his way.

 

[Alaska]

Kinda thinking LRT is to slow burning for 250’s

 

[RL338]

I’ve only ran RL-33 and 300s in mine. The usual suspects H1000 and Retumbo would be a better choice in my opinion for 250s.

 

[Alaska]

Both thi

I’ve only ran RL-33 and 300s in mine. The usual suspects H1000 and Retumbo would be a better choice in my opinion for 250s.

Both those are hard to find here I seen US869 and LRT on the shelf . Yes H1000 would be my choice.

 

[RL338]

Would stepping up to 300gr bullets be an option? Would work better with LRT.

 

[Alaska]

Would stepping up to 300gr bullets be an option? Would work better with LRT.

Grand and LRT and US869 on the shelf here !
I really don’t plan to use heavier bullets than 250gr preferably the AccuBond and LRX in the Lapua for moose hunting.

Kinda leaning forward Grand powder !