6.5 mm Remington Mag

[Shakky]

I'm considering a build for this cartridge but information is difficult to come by. Has anyone tried RL15? I would work up a 95gr VMAX and a 140 gr load. Any load data would be appreciated.

 

[Shakky]

If not RL15 any load data would be appreciated.

 

[Splatter]

Based on the relatively similar case capacities, 6.5-.284 loads should work pretty well.

 

[sunray]

"...any load data..." Lots on Hodgdon's site. And Accurate's. Looks like Hornady is the only 95 grain bullet. Hornady doesn't have data on-line. Lots of 85 and 100 grain data on-line though.
You could E-mail Alliant and ask 'em if they have RL15 data for your 6.5.

 

[blargon]

You can use data for a 100gr bullet. Can't find any for RL15 though, its a bit too fast burning. Ideal powders are in the range of 4350, 4831 or RL19

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

http://www.nosler.com/index.php?p=15&b=6.5mm&s=422

 

[Shakky]

Thanks guys. I'm going to give IMR4350 a try and maybe RL17.