RL22 & Nosler 115gr BT

[Guybo]

I want to load some of these bullets for my 25.06 CDL but i don't see RL22 listed as one of the powders used in the nosler chart for this bullet. Could someone please give me a min and max charge for RL22 and the 115gr BT? Thank You!

 

[DrMike]

Cartridge : .25-06 Rem.
Bullet : .257, 115, Nosler BalTip 25115
Useable Case Capaci: 60.107 grain H2O = 3.903 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.250 inch = 82.55 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
Powder : Alliant Reloder-22

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 82 45.84 2555 1667 32065 10701 90.5 1.519
-18.0 84 46.99 2621 1755 34345 11050 91.9 1.479
-16.0 86 48.13 2688 1845 36793 11385 93.2 1.440
-14.0 88 49.28 2755 1938 39424 11705 94.4 1.394
-12.0 90 50.42 2821 2032 42250 12008 95.5 1.350
-10.0 92 51.57 2888 2130 45290 12293 96.4 1.307
-08.0 94 52.72 2955 2229 48532 12558 97.3 1.265
-06.0 96 53.86 3021 2330 51984 12800 98.0 1.226
-04.0 98 55.01 3087 2434 55682 13020 98.7 1.187 ! Near Maximum !
-02.0 100 56.15 3153 2539 59647 13214 99.2 1.151 ! Near Maximum !
+00.0 102 57.30 3219 2645 63901 13383 99.6 1.115 ! Near Maximum !
+02.0 104 58.45 3284 2753 68469 13524 99.8 1.081 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+04.0 106 59.59 3348 2863 73380 13636 100.0 1.048 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+06.0 108 60.74 3413 2974 78665 13720 100.0 1.016 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+08.0 110 61.88 3476 3086 84360 13795 100.0 0.986 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
+10.0 113 63.03 3539 3199 90507 13865 100.0 0.956 !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 102 57.30 3362 2886 77194 12919 100.0 1.029 !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Data for burning rate decreased by 10% relative to nominal value:
-Ba 102 57.30 3014 2320 50995 13189 94.8 1.229

 

[boomer68]

Retumbo is your friend with the 115 BT

 

[Guy Miner]

That's interesting.

Like Boomer68, I'm a huge fan of Retumbo with the 115 gr Noslers - but RL-22 has also produced excellent velocity and accuracy in my tests. Those tests were limited though, since I was very satisfied with my Retumbo loads.

Guy

 

[Guybo]

That's interesting.

Like Boomer68, I'm a huge fan of Retumbo with the 115 gr Noslers - but RL-22 has also produced excellent velocity and accuracy in my tests. Those tests were limited though, since I was very satisfied with my Retumbo loads.

Guy

Thanks Dr. Mike!

I would love to try Retumbo but no one around here locally has any. I have plenty of RL22 so I figured I'd give that a try first and if I'm not satisfied with it i'll try others that I have on hand. I may be able to get my hands on some Retumbo at the next local gun show that will be in Dec. Thanks guys for the info.

 

[Guy Miner]

Looking forward to seeing your results - I think you're going to be pleased.

It's a pretty popular combo; RL-22 with a 115 - 120 gr bullet in the .25-06 cartridge.

Guy

 

[Wincheringen]

Its my favorite combination, I've killed a lot of critters with the 115 BT and RL 22 in my 25/06. 53.5 grains gave me the best accuracy.

 

[SJB358]

Looking forward to seeing your results - I think you're going to be pleased.

It's a pretty popular combo; RL-22 with a 115 - 120 gr bullet in the .25-06 cartridge.

Guy

It works excellent with the 120 Swifts. Accuracy is very good and I'm running about 3150 with them.