alaska
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Reloader 16 in 30-06 with 180gr
Anyone tried it ?
Rem 742
Anyone tried it ?
Rem 742
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Can't try what you can't buy.
powder valley has it in stock for you to buy and try
Picked up a pound locally off the shelf. Post was 2 years ago.
I'd love to hear how it's "too slow and dangerous" just because it's a semi-auto... I use it in my .30-06 AI with exceptional results.RL 16 @ 54.0
180 gr
30-06
In your Rem 742 suggest RCBS Small Base Sizer Die and I like to crimp using Lee Factory Crimp Die. I have had good results with IMR 4895/4064/4166 load it like a M1 Garand.
IMR 7828 is way to slow for your Rem 742 very dangerous
Pressure is what operates a gas system. And pressure is pressure, regardless of what powder you shoot. 7828 allows you to get more velocity at the same pressure as faster powders.Not in 742
Too slow for gas 742 system
Fast and mid burning powders produce a more violent explosion as they burn, producing greater pressures and faster force, this is why it takes less of a powder charge to reach peak pressure, than it does when using slower magnum powders. So, you have it backwards. So, by those physics, slower burning powders will be easier on your gun's recoil and gas system.To much pressure will operate the gas system too fast and damage your gun. Mid Burning powders suitable for M1 Garand work very well in the Rem 742/7400 weapon system. It's the pressure curve.