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Anyone tried RL 26 in the 338 RUM
Reloader 26 in 338 RUM ?
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I should give it a try but Retumbo works very well and I have a couple 8 pounders of Retumbo so it might be a while before I get around to trying a different powder.
JD338
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Well got me a HS Tan stock for RUM and a Timney Trigger
I sent it off to Mag Na Port for a Port job.......waiting for it to get back.
I have not even shot it yet........but that XCR 2 stock had to go........very cheap and way to light.
Well got me a HS Tan stock for RUM and a Timney Trigger
I sent it off to Mag Na Port for a Port job.......waiting for it to get back.
I have not even shot it yet........but that XCR 2 stock had to go........very cheap and way to light.
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The rifle arrived from Magna Port......excellent job.
Installed the HS stock with the HS detachable floor plate.........really like that.
Installed the Timney Trigger.........went to the range.
225gr Accubonds
H1000 at 97.5
RP brass with CCI 250 primers
Seated out to 3.365" that Rem 700 has a long throat
Shot very nice......now I have that Badger M16 extractor to put in
Installed the HS stock with the HS detachable floor plate.........really like that.
Installed the Timney Trigger.........went to the range.
225gr Accubonds
H1000 at 97.5
RP brass with CCI 250 primers
Seated out to 3.365" that Rem 700 has a long throat
Shot very nice......now I have that Badger M16 extractor to put in
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Jeff,
That is a sweet set up.
JD338
That is a sweet set up.
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Code:
Cartridge : .338 Rem Ultra Mag
Bullet : .338, 250, Nosler AccuBond 57287
Useable Case Capaci: 93.849 grain H2O = 6.093 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.600 inch = 91.44 mm
Barrel Length : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-26
Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-20.0 76 70.40 2319 2984 30052 9486 98.3 1.798
-18.0 78 72.16 2376 3135 32224 9692 99.0 1.752
-16.0 79 73.92 2434 3288 34565 9873 99.5 1.708
-14.0 81 75.68 2490 3443 37089 10027 99.8 1.662
-12.0 83 77.44 2546 3599 39811 10154 100.0 1.610
-10.0 85 79.20 2602 3758 42751 10258 100.0 1.559
-08.0 87 80.96 2656 3917 45916 10357 100.0 1.510
-06.0 89 82.72 2710 4077 49284 10453 100.0 1.463
-04.0 91 84.48 2763 4239 52885 10546 100.0 1.417
-02.0 93 86.24 2816 4402 56743 10636 100.0 1.374 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 95 88.00 2868 4566 60880 10722 100.0 1.333 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 97 89.76 2920 4732 65318 10805 100.0 1.293 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 98 91.52 2971 4900 70085 10884 100.0 1.254 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 100 93.28 3022 5069 75208 10959 100.0 1.217 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 102 95.04 3072 5240 80721 11030 100.0 1.182 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 104 96.80 3123 5414 86663 11097 100.0 1.147 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 95 88.00 2969 4894 75480 10322 100.0 1.227 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 95 88.00 2711 4080 46879 11289 99.8 1.478
Code:
Cartridge : .338 Rem Ultra Mag
Bullet : .338, 225, Nosler AccuBond 54357
Useable Case Capaci: 96.502 grain H2O = 6.266 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.600 inch = 91.44 mm
Barrel Length : 26.0 inch = 660.4 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-26
Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge,
incremented in steps of 2.0% of nominal charge.
CAUTION: Figures exceed maximum and minimum recommended loads !
Step Fill. Charge Vel. Energy Pmax Pmuz Prop.Burnt B_Time
% % Grains fps ft.lbs psi psi % ms
-20.0 77 73.60 2419 2922 29564 9685 97.1 1.729
-18.0 79 75.44 2481 3075 31725 9923 98.0 1.685
-16.0 81 77.28 2543 3230 34054 10135 98.8 1.642
-14.0 83 79.12 2604 3389 36568 10320 99.4 1.599
-12.0 85 80.96 2665 3550 39285 10477 99.8 1.548
-10.0 87 82.80 2726 3712 42221 10604 100.0 1.498
-08.0 89 84.64 2786 3876 45398 10702 100.0 1.450
-06.0 90 86.48 2844 4042 48843 10791 100.0 1.403
-04.0 92 88.32 2902 4208 52532 10877 100.0 1.359
-02.0 94 90.16 2960 4376 56484 10959 100.0 1.316 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 96 92.00 3016 4545 60733 11038 100.0 1.275 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 98 93.84 3072 4716 65306 11112 100.0 1.235 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 100 95.68 3128 4888 70231 11183 100.0 1.197 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 102 97.52 3183 5062 75541 11250 100.0 1.161 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 104 99.36 3238 5238 81275 11312 100.0 1.126 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 106 101.20 3293 5416 87475 11370 100.0 1.092 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Results caused by ± 10% powder lot-to-lot burning rate variation using nominal charge
Data for burning rate increased by 10% relative to nominal value:
+Ba 96 92.00 3130 4896 75676 10609 100.0 1.171 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 96 92.00 2838 4025 46709 11581 99.4 1.417This is on my short list to get tested, but I have been focused on my STW with the 195 VLD. I'm leaning towards switching to a lighter bullet. I'm thinking my 1:9 isn't going to get it done.
A good friend of mine is using 90 gr of RL-25 with the 250 VLD in his RUM and it is shooting very well. I figured I would start at 88 and work up. After seeing the QL data, I would say that is still a decent plan. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the results when I get it done. It might be a few weeks still though.
A good friend of mine is using 90 gr of RL-25 with the 250 VLD in his RUM and it is shooting very well. I figured I would start at 88 and work up. After seeing the QL data, I would say that is still a decent plan. I'll be sure to keep you posted on the results when I get it done. It might be a few weeks still though.
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Based on the QL data Retumbo is 100 fps faster, not to mention very accurate.
JD338
JD338
I got a chance to play with some RL-26 in my Rum last weekend. I was pushing the 250 VLD out of a 26" tube. I shot 89 gr, 89.5, and 90 gr. 89.5 gave me a nice 3/4" group out of the gate. Es was 18 doing about 3010 on average. That rifle had been giving me trouble for a while, it just wasn't shooting like it used to. Well I found out why after I shot this test. My front base screws were loose by several turns. I'm going to try 89.5 again with several seating depths.
I didn't see any obvious pressure signs, but based on velocity, I have to be getting up there.
I didn't see any obvious pressure signs, but based on velocity, I have to be getting up there.
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Alaska
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That load sounds good with RL 26
It suppose to be Aliant answer in 338 Lapua with 250's.
The Reloader 33 was to slow for 250's .........so they introduced Reloader 26.
In my 338 Lapua I have chose H1000 as powder of choice.
Reloader 22 in my 338 RUM with 225gr A Frame
Sold the Lapua AR-30 !
In my Rum I use 225gr A Frame with 91.0 of RL 22.
Currently my XCR Rum is at the smith for a M16 extractor and Tactical bolt Knob.
It suppose to be Aliant answer in 338 Lapua with 250's.
The Reloader 33 was to slow for 250's .........so they introduced Reloader 26.
In my 338 Lapua I have chose H1000 as powder of choice.
Reloader 22 in my 338 RUM with 225gr A Frame
Sold the Lapua AR-30 !
In my Rum I use 225gr A Frame with 91.0 of RL 22.
Currently my XCR Rum is at the smith for a M16 extractor and Tactical bolt Knob.
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Rem Jim
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Hi - hey Fotis Could you PLEASE 
run some data on the 338 RUM with 250 Gr-ers and H1000 powder -With a 225 gr Hornady SST bullets i am using 102 grs and get right about 3200 fps out of my R M700 with a 26 " tube !
Cheers RJ
run some data on the 338 RUM with 250 Gr-ers and H1000 powder -With a 225 gr Hornady SST bullets i am using 102 grs and get right about 3200 fps out of my R M700 with a 26 " tube ! Cheers
RJ
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I might have to give RL 26 a try in my 338 RUM with the 250 gr AB.
I'm currently using Retumbo and getting 3000 fps and .5 MOA.
I get 3200 fps with the 210 gr PT and a Max load of RL22.
JD338
I'm currently using Retumbo and getting 3000 fps and .5 MOA.
I get 3200 fps with the 210 gr PT and a Max load of RL22.
JD338
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Rem Jim
That is a hot load of 102gr of H1000 with 225gr in the 338 Rum.
I am running 97.5 of H1000 with the 225 AB for 3100 FPS.......
That is a hot load of 102gr of H1000 with 225gr in the 338 Rum.
I am running 97.5 of H1000 with the 225 AB for 3100 FPS.......
Rem Jim
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Alaska":3eih8h77 said:Rem Jim
That is a hot load of 102gr of H1000 with 225gr in the 338 Rum.
I am running 97.5 of H1000 with the 225 AB for 3100 FPS.......
Yes it is BUT the bolt opens fine primer is OK too so
LOL RJ
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JD338":2ddkj341 said:
JD please share how many grs of RL22 Please ! :grin: Thks RJ
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Rem Jim":1atgwa5q said:Alaska":1atgwa5q said:Rem Jim
That is a hot load of 102gr of H1000 with 225gr in the 338 Rum.
I am running 97.5 of H1000 with the 225 AB for 3100 FPS.......
Yes it is BUT the bolt opens fine primer is OK too so
How many loadings do you get from a case before you have lose primer pockets?
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Rem Jim":37cu79bi said:
338 RUM
210 gr PT
93.0 grs RL22
R-P case
Federal GM215M primer
COL 3.620"
MV 3200 fps, Accuracy is under .5 MOA
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