RAMSHOT LRT POWDER

[Bravo 4]

Why you liking my post Steve? I was talking to you! Just kidding
Probably need to order some bullets soon.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Why you liking my post Steve? I was talking to you! Just kidding
Probably need to order some bullets soon.

Hahaha!!! That's why I liked it! We have not had occasion to work with it again.

 

[just country]

moring, I ramshot mag. in my 25 STW. very good stuff.
80grs 110gr. accu-bond 215 fed. and 1hole.
works for me. justme gbot tum

 

[Bravo 4]

Whatcha get for velocity with that speed demon?

 

[OutsideSeth]

With Retumbo sold out everywhere I decided to look into Ramshot Magnum for a working a 300 PRC load for my Bergara HMR 26" 1:9 and was intrigued by Western's published data on LRT for the 300 PRC.

They are showing a max load of 87.7 pushing a 225 gr ELD-M at 2,902 in a 24" 1:8.5

http://blog.westernpowders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/300-PRC.pdf

I have some ordered to work up, but the numbers from Western's data on this load look attractive and the price doesn't hurt as long as I can work up an accurate load.

 

[gator378]

Just seeing this Ramshot LRT powder information now. Anybody have any additional first-hand experience on burn rate?

I HAVE to use spherical/ball powder in my 25 RUM to prevent powder bridging. Kirby Allen used to like and recommend H870 (no longer manufactured) in his .257 Allen Magnum. Western Powder's web site says LRT is similar to Retumbo, and they say Retumbo is similar to H870. So it sounds like my best ball powder option in this grossly overbore 1/4 bore cartridge.

Time for further internet research on LRT burn rate information...

I really loved 870 in my 300 Weatherby good velocity and small groups

 

[OutsideSeth]

I really loved 870 in my 300 Weatherby good velocity and small groups

From what I have read LRT is slower than Retumbo, but in the same range.

 

[elkaholic]

From what I have read LRT is slower than Retumbo, but in the same range.

Its considerably slower than Retumbo from my tests. Its close to RL33

 

[RockyMtnMT]

We found it between rl33 an US869 in the little that we have worked with it.

 

[Mram10us]

Any more updates on this powder?

 

[Kmccord]

With Retumbo sold out everywhere I decided to look into Ramshot Magnum for a working a 300 PRC load for my Bergara HMR 26" 1:9 and was intrigued by Western's published data on LRT for the 300 PRC.

They are showing a max load of 87.7 pushing a 225 gr ELD-M at 2,902 in a 24" 1:8.5

http://blog.westernpowders.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/300-PRC.pdf

I have some ordered to work up, but the numbers from Western's data on this load look attractive and the price doesn't hurt as long as I can work up an accurate load.

How do you look me the 300 PRC in the Bergara HMR? I have a 6.5 Creed and purchased a 7mm Rem Mag for the Grandson in the Bergara B14 HMR and really like the guns, very accurate out of the box. I am looking at getting the 300 PRC in a Bergara HMR Ridgeback next year.

 

[OutsideSeth]

How do you look me the 300 PRC in the Bergara HMR? I have a 6.5 Creed and purchased a 7mm Rem Mag for the Grandson in the Bergara B14 HMR and really like the guns, very accurate out of the box. I am looking at getting the 300 PRC in a Bergara HMR Ridgeback next year.

I'm really enjoying it. It shoots well with the Hornady 225gr ELD-M factory loads. I would have considered going with the premier for the upgraded bolt and receiver.

I am in process of working up a handload with Ramshot LRT mostly to save on per round cost as long as I can meet or exceed factory load accuracy.

 

[jasonco]

I'v 1 precious pound of Retumbo left, gonna give LRT a go in my 28Nos & 300 Rum, whenever it get's here....

 

[Mram10us]

I'v 1 precious pound of Retumbo left, gonna give LRT a go in my 28Nos & 300 Rum, whenever it get's here....

Very interested in the results