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<blockquote data-quote="RockyMtnMT" data-source="post: 1454609" data-attributes="member: 7999"><p>I talked with Sealsniper last night on the phone. I have to say that I have never worked with a 6.5-284 so I don't have personal load data on this one. Whenever I start work on a cartridge that I have not worked with before the first reference that I use is Nosler load data. IMO it is pretty optimistic data and lines up pretty well with Hammer Bullets since they have lower pressure than lead core bullet due to the PDR (Parabolic Drag Reduction) on the baring surface. After looking at the Nosler data the 1st powder that I would look at would be rl-23. A start load of 50g and work up from there looking to reach 3150fps on the top end.</p><p></p><p>I think Retumbo would work fine but think it may be a bit slow and will probably run out of case capacity before reaching pressure. Certainly don't think can go wrong with Retumbo.</p><p></p><p>The other powder that I would look at if you have any is w780. This is a great powder that they should not have discontinued. Just griping a bit. Start that one at 50g and work up. Had great luck with this powder in the 6.5-06 and the 124g Hammer Hunter.</p><p></p><p>Looking forward to Sealsniper's results.</p><p></p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyMtnMT, post: 1454609, member: 7999"] I talked with Sealsniper last night on the phone. I have to say that I have never worked with a 6.5-284 so I don't have personal load data on this one. Whenever I start work on a cartridge that I have not worked with before the first reference that I use is Nosler load data. IMO it is pretty optimistic data and lines up pretty well with Hammer Bullets since they have lower pressure than lead core bullet due to the PDR (Parabolic Drag Reduction) on the baring surface. After looking at the Nosler data the 1st powder that I would look at would be rl-23. A start load of 50g and work up from there looking to reach 3150fps on the top end. I think Retumbo would work fine but think it may be a bit slow and will probably run out of case capacity before reaching pressure. Certainly don't think can go wrong with Retumbo. The other powder that I would look at if you have any is w780. This is a great powder that they should not have discontinued. Just griping a bit. Start that one at 50g and work up. Had great luck with this powder in the 6.5-06 and the 124g Hammer Hunter. Looking forward to Sealsniper's results. Steve [/QUOTE]
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