Reloder 26

[Kimber.204]

Has anyone noticed if 26 is a dirty powder? I have heard that some people got false pressure because of the carbon build up with RL33.

I have noticed that RL26 is dirty. I used RL26 in a Ruger Precision Rifle in .243win with Winchester brass and primers and any 105gr class bullet (Berger, Sierra, Hornady). It shot great, nice velocity and no pressure signs. 5 shots into a single large hole off the bench. But back at home the carbon was something else. Using BoreTech Eliminator it pushed out without issue, but none of my other guns/powders carbon foul like this thing did.

Also, on every shot it gave a puff of smoke out of the muzzle that you would think looked a black powder gun. I was practicing for a local high power match and after a string of rapid fire I had to wait for the smoke to clear. At a match this year I was shooting the service rifle but someone down the line was shooting a 6mm Competition Match with RL26 and it did the same thing.

Good Luck,
Ross

<edited to add>
RL26 left the bore dirty, but I will agree with previous posters that it didn't affect the accuracy. Going 150 - 250 rounds between cleaning was not an issue. But the amount of black patches that would come out of that rifle was something else.

 

[Keith1]

I was in Vernal Utah yesterday September 4 and Basin Sports had about ten 1 pounds cans of RL 26 powder.

Regards, Keith

I need to find some R26 for my 7 STW. I'd love the extra speed this powder could provide.

 

[Left Hand Dave]

Same with 6AI. 105gr vld at 3380 fps in a 26" barrel.

Tbrice23 any chance you could PM me your 6AI load?
Dave

 

[tbrice23]

Tbrice23 any chance you could PM me your 6AI load?
Dave

10-4
Stand by, at work. Might be tomorrow.

 

[tbrice23]

Top pic without HB ,seating depth test .
Bottom with HBN, .006" jump.
26" barrel, 105 HVLD.
All shot at 200 yards. Please work up.

 

[Longtooth32]

I have noticed that RL26 is dirty. I used RL26 in a Ruger Precision Rifle in .243win with Winchester brass and primers and any 105gr class bullet (Berger, Sierra, Hornady). It shot great, nice velocity and no pressure signs. 5 shots into a single large hole off the bench. But back at home the carbon was something else. Using BoreTech Eliminator it pushed out without issue, but none of my other guns/powders carbon foul like this thing did.

Also, on every shot it gave a puff of smoke out of the muzzle that you would think looked a black powder gun. I was practicing for a local high power match and after a string of rapid fire I had to wait for the smoke to clear. At a match this year I was shooting the service rifle but someone down the line was shooting a 6mm Competition Match with RL26 and it did the same thing.

Good Luck,
Ross

<edited to add>
RL26 left the bore dirty, but I will agree with previous posters that it didn't affect the accuracy. Going 150 - 250 rounds between cleaning was not an issue. But the amount of black patches that would come out of that rifle was something else.

 

[Longtooth32]

I have noticed that RL26 is dirty. I used RL26 in a Ruger Precision Rifle in .243win with Winchester brass and primers and any 105gr class bullet (Berger, Sierra, Hornady). It shot great, nice velocity and no pressure signs. 5 shots into a single large hole off the bench. But back at home the carbon was something else. Using BoreTech Eliminator it pushed out without issue, but none of my other guns/powders carbon foul like this thing did.

Also, on every shot it gave a puff of smoke out of the muzzle that you would think looked a black powder gun. I was practicing for a local high power match and after a string of rapid fire I had to wait for the smoke to clear. At a match this year I was shooting the service rifle but someone down the line was shooting a 6mm Competition Match with RL26 and it did the same thing.

Good Luck,
Ross

<edited to add>
RL26 left the bore dirty, but I will agree with previous posters that it didn't affect the accuracy. Going 150 - 250 rounds between cleaning was not an issue. But the amount of black patches that would come out of that rifle was something else.

RL26 270Wby, 28" barrel, 170 Berber @3225fps

Did not seem to have too much smoke...

 

[Lonewolf74]

I'm still in the process of load development and haven't taken enough shots to confirm but with my 300 wm and 215 bergers in around 2950 with 77 grains RL26.

I have not hit pressure yet but I think 77 grains is getting up there.

Anyone else using the 215 in a 300 wm gone over 77 grains of RL26?

 

[Jakeleg]

I was having good luck in my 300 win mag with 76 grains Reloader 26 fed 215,nosler brass with the 215 Berger at 3.725 coal I believe I'd have to check that but it was averaging around 2990 fps with magneto speed.

 

[dibbs]

Hmmmm I have a fresh Broughton 300 WM barrel , may have to give RL26 a serious look.

 

[parshal]

Has anyone tested the lot to lot consistency? I've noticed I've had to drop over a 1.5 grains to keep the pressure down and my velocity is down too. I may do a little testing since I've got a few different lots.

 

[ctw]

Has anyone tested the lot to lot consistency? I've noticed I've had to drop over a 1.5 grains to keep the pressure down and my velocity is down too. I may do a little testing since I've got a few different lots.

 

[ctw]

I've just been through all 19 pages of this thread trying to find a burn rate comparison between rl26 and other powders. Alliant rates this powder between rl25 and rl33, thats all well and good. I currently use retumbo in my .30-378 weatherby and was hoping to find a comparison between the two. I need that so that I can get a starting point to work up a load for this rifle. There is not much loading data available for this round. Aliant has stated that rl26 is well suited for the over bore magnums. Sometime next week I plan on working up a load for this round and will post my findings. Apreciate all and any comments. Thank you in advance; CTW

 

[Rhovee]

Reloader 26 is a touch faster than h1000. So a grain or two less is what I had to do when switching.