RL 26 Temperature Stability?

[chuck nelson]

How are you guys finding it? Thanks.

 

[todbartell]

Very good, 20 fps from -15c to +29c

 

[444shooter]

Can't even find the powder to test. Would love to try it in my .270 Win.

 

[Slimbo]

Is 26 a good substitute for 22?

Mark, have you tested 22 with large temp swings?

 

[track]

Can't even find the powder to test. Would love to try it in my .270 Win.

I've heard guys at the gun shows state that they are achieving 3,100 fps with 150 gr. bullets.

 

[chuck nelson]

Is 26 a good substitute for 22?

Mark, have you tested 22 with large temp swings?

22 is likely the worst for temperature swings I’ve ever used.

 

[chuck nelson]

I’m also finding RL 26 to be pretty stable and 16 as well. I’m glad others are seeing the same.

 

[todbartell]

Is 26 a good substitute for 22?

Mark, have you tested 22 with large temp swings?

80 fps under the same condtions that makes RL26 swing 20 fps

 

[deerfarmer]

Can't even find the powder to test. Would love to try it in my .270 Win.

I bought 2lb of it to use for my .270 w/ 140grainers and it's very good. I doubt you will be dissapointed if you are able to find some

 

[Eagleye]

RL 26 is my go-to powder in my 8mm Rem Mag. around 3050 with the 220 A-Frame, and
nice tight groups.
It would probably be good in the 257 Weatherby, but I have a very respectable load in
it already, using IMR 7977. Dave.

 

[medvedqc]

22 is likely the worst for temperature swings I’ve ever used.

rl15 depending of the lot is even more interesting.

 

[beeman2]

From what I’ve read on another forum, guys say it’s stable until the temp goes over 85F. Got a 8 pounder to try in my 6.5 Sherman and a new 284 Win.