6.5 PRC w/ Hammers & LRXs POWDER choice???

[Unicorn_Prince]

I have some rounds loaded with 127 grain Barnes LRXs, 134 grain Shock Hammers, and 139 grain Shock Hammers. I'm also considering the 137 grain Hammer Hunters. I have IMR 4831 and Reloader 22. But, I doubt I want either of those for my end game load development. Not worried about powder availability as it is becoming slowly more abundant on shelves and I will pay for what I need for a good load. Just want to find an accurate load that is temp stable, that burns at the right rate. Any info would be appreciated. Really interested in the vihtavuori line-up. How to know to pick the correct burn rate for a 24" barrel and my case capacity, projectile length, etc. Thanks again

 

[dougduey]

I have some rounds loaded with 127 grain Barnes LRXs, 134 grain Shock Hammers, and 139 grain Shock Hammers. I'm also considering the 137 grain Hammer Hunters. I have IMR 4831 and Reloader 22. But, I doubt I want either of those for my end game load development. Not worried about powder availability as it is becoming slowly more abundant on shelves and I will pay for what I need for a good load. Just want to find an accurate load that is temp stable, that burns at the right rate. Any info would be appreciated. Really interested in the vihtavuori line-up. How to know to pick the correct burn rate for a 24" barrel and my case capacity, projectile length, etc. Thanks again

Look at RL23 and H4831.

 

[Dmagna]

I have used N560 and n565 with the 127 LRX. I believe I was at 3100-3200 with each of them

 

[Tyler25246]

I think I'm going to try h1000 and rl26 once I get the rifle built with the 127lrx
Will probably try the same(maybe some n565)with the 143eldx in a buddies rifle.

 

[northhunter]

Any load data for 6.5 PRC and Winchester StaBALL 6.5 ball powder?

I think the new StaBALL 6.5 powder should be good with the 6.5 PRC but I can't find suggested loads on Hodgdon's site or elsewhere. Anyone? Eric B.

www.longrangehunting.com

CMP70306 was showing some really good numbers with Sta-ball 6.5

 

[northhunter]

My bad, he was using 123 absolute hammers in the end. You are talking about he 137s

 

[northhunter]

What powder are you using for the 134 shock hammers?

 

[Unicorn_Prince]

What powder are you using for the 134 shock hammers?

Right now I have IMR4831 bit haven't shot any rounds yet

 

[Levi8599]

Just tested some quick velocities with 135 Berger and N560. Ran 56-58gr in .5 increments and went from 3050-3188 in a 22" proof carbon and zero pressure signs. Going to play in that area with some 3-5rd groups at .3 gr increments here next.

 

[Dmagna]

I was using n565 with the 127 LRX at 3200

 

[northhunter]

I'm planning on trying RL22 as soon as I can get some 134 SH. I have the powder and can't find any of the other powders guys have been talking about

 

[Dmagna]

I'm planning on trying RL22 as soon as I can get some 134 SH. I have the powder and can't find any of the other powders guys have been talking about

RL 22 is about the worst when it comes to temp stability. I stay away from it in hunting rifles.

 

[Another Casual]

I think H1000 may be too slow for the LRX. I ran out of capacity before I hit pressure signs, approx 3,125-3,150 FPS with a 26" barrel. I have 1 pound of RL-26 and will likely try that next.

 

[northhunter]

RL 22 is about the worst when it comes to temp stability. I stay away from it in hunting rifles.

I'm pretty new to reloading and I have read that quite a bit. It seems some guys love it and some guys don't. I also read that batch to batch consistency is pretty poor too