Trying to get over 3000 fps for 300 WM and 180 grain Accubond

[slikmrc]

You should be able to find a starting load for RL 19 using Speer load data. Another good powder to try would be Accurate Magpro, have seen it on the shelf at a couple different stores. Not the most temp stable powder, but has worked well for me in the 300WM and 300 WSM.

 

[mancini1212]

All good points fellas, some windier than others, but all good. A few points:
1. I would NEVER sacrifice accuracy for speed
2. AS OF NOW, and the graces of a muzzle brake, recoil isnt an issue
3. I am currently shooting .31" (3 shot) groups at 100 and 1.13" groups at 200 and 300…at 2932 fps
I was hoping to squeeze a little more speed out of my 300 WM to see if a little playing around could do it. But AGAIN, I was hoping to get a bit more speed with the same, or better, accuracy. If my groups blow up due to added speed, I will stick with where I am at and go with it. I appreciate everyones opinions, perspectives and experiences. Thanks.

 

[bfarms]

I like vithtavuori powders. My go to for speed. You won't get enough n570 or even n565 in a wm case to get 3000fps. I couldn't even get that in my wby case. If I remember right it wouldn't get but 2850 with n565 compressed. N560 or retumbo is what I would try. I settled on retumbo for my 300 wby and 180s. It's running 3140fps.
I'm like you. I want speed if it will shoot. If it doesn't I'll back it off or find it a new home. I wouldn't go with any alliant powder unless you have a stock pile of it.

 

[skipglo]

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[cape cove]

What would a MIN-MAX load of RL-26 be?

I never read all the post but in my 300 Win with the 175 Barnes LRX with a max load of RL-26 (76.5 grs in my rifle) in a Rem case lit with a CCI 250 I get 3225 ft/sec. I've use many powders in my 300 Win and none can do what RL-26 does. The problem is to locate some. JME