RL-22 equivalent in Hodgdon powders

I found a recipe for a cal that I'm going to be shooting soon, but it calls for RL-22 powder. This is the ONLY recipe that I've been able to find... Anyway I'm limited to Hodgdon powders and so I'm looking for a Hodgdon equivalency. From the charts that I've seen from a quick Google search, it seems like H1000 and Retumbo are the 2 closest options. I was hoping though that someone here might be able to chime in with some real world insight. Thanks.
 
You don't indicate what cartridge you intend to load for, that can help recommend an alternative powder.
Here is a burn rate charge.
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H4831 would be closer but is a bit faster than RL22. No real equivalent to be sure and it shouldn't be treated as an equivalent. Load up carefully and watch for pressure.
 
There's a rumour that RL22 and Norma MRP come out of the same spout.

It is just that - a rumor. They are very close, but not exactly the same. I noticed density differences between the two, so phoned
Norma of Sweden about it. They verified that they are not exactly the same. D.
 
It is just that - a rumor. They are very close, but not exactly the same. I noticed density differences between the two, so phoned
Norma of Sweden about it. They verified that they are not exactly the same. D.

Fair enough, but I wouldn't expect Norma to say they are the same (let's assume for a minute that they are). They have no control over the RL22 data and why would they risk their brand saying they are the same? Bofors might know what the difference is.

Call up Shell and ask them if they make Motomaster oil.
 
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Burn rate charts can be very misleading. First off RL22 is far denser than IMR7828 or H1000. You can use these powders to achieve similar results but you first need to understand that powder weights won't be identical and maybe not even close.

Both of the suggested equivalent powders have very similar or slower burn rates but are much bulkier.

I see from your post that you are for some reason limited to Hodgdon's offerings. That isn't a bad thing but can be limiting.

I agree with Ganderite, H1000 would be a better choice than H4831 which is much quicker and maybe even to quick for the cartridge you describe.

I believe there are factory loads available and RL 25 is the powder used in them.

This is a long range cartridge. Used for distances up to and beyond 2000 meters.

An acquaintance of mine has one. He uses Retumbo, H1000 and 50BMG. This thing has a voracious appetite for powder. I guess if you have to ask, you really can't afford it.

From what I remember, Retumbo was OK with lighter weight bullets but H1000 was much better velocity and accuracy wise with heavier bullets. 50BMG worked well but wasn't his powder of choice.

Like you he found very little information available and had to carefully work up a load for his rifle. I don't know what his loads were but I do remember the cost was way up there to shoot regularly. I try very hard to stay away from this sort of round. Fine if you can handle it.
 
I just contacted both Cheytac and Hodgdon to ask them for any starting point using the Hodgdon powders while reloading a 408 Cheytac round.

I've already bought and paid for a Cadex Shadow 408 Cheytac rifle (it's in the mail to me as we speak) so no I cannot go for a different caliber.

I'm limited to Hodgdon because the link here is the only place that will ship powders to my absolutely remote location... http://www.bullseyelondon.com/reloading/powder They also list a few Aliant and IMR powders, if those might be a better choice.
 
It is just that - a rumor. They are very close, but not exactly the same. I noticed density differences between the two, so phoned
Norma of Sweden about it. They verified that they are not exactly the same. D.

Exactly what I found when using both in my 7mm Weatherby mag.
 
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