Winchester Stabal HD

[wvbuckbuster]

Has anyone used this powder and if so, which cartridges was it used in?

 

[SJB358]

I have used it in my 300 RUM so far. Pretty similar to Retumbo from what I’ve seen. I haven’t had the chance to try it in much else but I have 8lbs of the stuff.

 

[Slimfinn]

I've started some load development in the 25-06 with 120PTs, going well so far, really good velocity and the ladder had a decent grouping. Going to load a couple rungs hotter and decide where to settle in.

 

[sako2]

I've tried it in a 6.5 prc. Like Scotty said it's similar to Retumbo.

 

[Backcast88]

Tried it in my 6.5 PRC. Was not a fan.

Average accuracy. SD/ES numbers were well above what I can get with n565/n165/h4831sc. Velocity wasn't impressive. I gave up on it for serious applications. The remaining amount i've got will go towards fireforming brass or sighter rounds to warm things up.

 

[Hunter26]

I've used it in 7 Rem Mag, 7mm PRC and 6.5 PRC. So far it has been accurate in the PRC's but velocity has been off from published loads by 100+ fps. I still want to try it further with higher charge weights but overall it hasn't been bad at all. The 7 RM loads have given good velocity in one rifle but accuracy hasn't been great. I think it has potential for sure.

 

[SJB358]

Seems about like Retumbo for me. I like the stuff. Should work great for the 270 WSM.

 

[wvbuckbuster]

Would this powder be worth trying in 270 Win say with 140-150gr bullets? Opinions?

 

[sako2]

Dan hodgdon doesn't list it for any 270 data. But does list Staball 6.5 and Staball match for the 270. I did load some Staball 6.5 with a 140gn bullet and it shot well.

 

[Hunter26]

Staball 6.5 is great in the 270 and 30-06.

 

[JD338]

StaBall 6.5 is awesome in the 375 H&H Mag

JD338

 

[wvbuckbuster]

I have and do use SB6.5 and like the results. Just curious about the HD.