.308 and Reloader 17.
- Thread starter EvilDezel
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I've been using RL-17 with the heavier bullets from 185 to 208 grains. It's worked out very well so far, with some very good results.
At the 185 level I suggest starting from about 47 gr and working up carefully. I found a real good 208 load at 45.7 gr for my rifle (24" barrel) so maybe start at 45 gr and work from there.
Seating the bullet as long as possible is also a good idea because these are compressed loads, so having as much room in the case as possible is a good thing.
At the 185 level I suggest starting from about 47 gr and working up carefully. I found a real good 208 load at 45.7 gr for my rifle (24" barrel) so maybe start at 45 gr and work from there.
Seating the bullet as long as possible is also a good idea because these are compressed loads, so having as much room in the case as possible is a good thing.
I have loaded 180 partitions to over 2700 fps, and 200 Grand Slams to way over 2500 with Re17 and magnum primers. Cases still have tight primer pockets, with no measureable head expansion after five reloads.
This in a Stevens 200 with factory 22" barrel, for a lady who was going to use her rifle for hunting woods bison.
There is a link to load data from Alliant in the first post of this thread: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403201
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This in a Stevens 200 with factory 22" barrel, for a lady who was going to use her rifle for hunting woods bison.
There is a link to load data from Alliant in the first post of this thread: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=403201
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