Has anyone used RL 15 in 308? I see it listed in my book but I've never tried it. Since I can't find any H4895 and I have RL 15 thought I'd give it a shot.
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Has anyone used RL 15 in 308? I see it listed in my book but I've never tried it. Since I can't find any H4895 and I have RL 15 thought I'd give it a shot.
RL15 is great in the .308. One of my favorites. I use it with 150 and 165gr bullets. It’s a really good powder in many other cartridges too.
JTD
yes I've been mainly using it in 22-250 and I was curious how it performs in 308. I tried CFE 223 and I'm undecided on it, so I'm kinda working with what I have or what I've seen locally. I'm using 168 grain bullets so might be time for a little testing next week!
Thanks!
It is definitely worth a try. I think you’ll like it. I haven’t decided if I like cfe223 in anything yet, but I’m still playing around with it.
JTD
I think I remember reading somewhere that that’s what they use in the M118LR round with a 175gr bullet.
Ive read that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mbaker78
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I've heard IMR 4064 has been used also, I've has outstanding performance in my 308 with both those powders, for me 42 grains seems to be the magic numberQuote:
Originally Posted by JeffreyDeGraff
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I had a good load at 43.8gr, but it doesn’t group right after threading the barrel and adding a brake. It’s a little better with the suppressor, but way off without. I need to get to the range to get a new load worked out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddduck
If I remember, they used IMR4064 for a very long time, and switched to RL15 some time in the last 15 years or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddduck
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