Went to my Reloading Store today!!

[BHarada]

It's funny that the Alliant reload data site doesn't list Reloader 7 for any of the bullet types I enter in. But looking in my 30 year old manuals it's the only Alliant powder listed for just every bullet weight.

And for the 40 gr Noslers I have on order it list 1200-R, which isn't even listed on their web site.

 

[don5]

Nosler book says for RL7 use the following: 21.5 gr for 3370 fps with 80% load density, 22.5 gr for 3492 fps with 84% load density and max load of 23.5 gr for 3614 fps with 87% load density in the case. Book also says the max load is also the most accurate load for that powder. I hope this helps. If you already knew this then oops, sorry. This is for 40 gr bullet.

 

[BHarada]

I have Reloader 10X, Pro Varmint, and AR-Comp coming in a couple if weeks, but no Reloader 7.

I have Alliant's load data for those with the bullet weights I have, but it's always nice to have data for the specific bullet you're using.

 

[don5]

Those powders are not listed in my Nosler book. Since the book was printed in 2007 that could be why. My book is the reloading guide 6. It does say that for 40 gr Solid Base Ballistic tip, the most accurate Powder is W748 with the max load of 28 gr at 3547 fps being the most accurate load with that powder. I know it wasn't much help but I tried.

 

[BHarada]

Those powders are not listed in my Nosler book. Since the book was printed in 2007 that could be why. My book is the reloading guide 6. It does say that for 40 gr Solid Base Ballistic tip, the most accurate Powder is W748 with the max load of 28 gr at 3547 fps being the most accurate load with that powder. I know it wasn't much help but I tried.

Thanks, Don. I'll just have to muddle my way through it.

 

[don5]

Thanks, Don. I'll just have to muddle my way through it.

Maybe the next time I can have the right answers for you. Good Luck

 

[Maddmax]

Nosler book says for RL7 use the following: 21.5 gr for 3370 fps with 80% load density, 22.5 gr for 3492 fps with 84% load density and max load of 23.5 gr for 3614 fps with 87% load density in the case. Book also says the max load is also the most accurate load for that powder. I hope this helps. If you already knew this then oops, sorry. This is for 40 gr bullet.

Has any one tried the max load of 23.5 gr for 3614 fps for the 40 gr bullet ?

I'd be worried about the bullet "flashing out" at that speed.

 

[don5]

Has any one tried the max load of 23.5 gr for 3614 fps for the 40 gr bullet ?

I'd be worried about the bullet "flashing out" at that speed.

Personally, I never load a max load. I am uncomfortable doing that. I just posted what the book says. I like to stay middle of the road as far as loads go. If this makes me an average reloader so be it. I reload with the thought that someday my son might be shooting this ammo and I want it to be safe. Just my own preference. BTW-what is "flashing out"? Is it when a bullet comes apart due to excessive speed?

 

[Maddmax]

Personally, I never load a max load. I am uncomfortable doing that. I just posted what the book says. I like to stay middle of the road as far as loads go. If this makes me an average reloader so be it. I reload with the thought that someday my son might be shooting this ammo and I want it to be safe. Just my own preference. BTW-what is "flashing out"? Is it when a bullet comes apart due to excessive speed?

Depends on what I'm reloading but I'll "tickle the edge" to see what's out there for my rifles. That's tickle,no bear hugs. I have enough friends that do that. I'll do a 1 grain difference,in groups of 5 testing the waters. I'm a Safe Reloader.

Yup. A "Flash Out" is when all you see is a blue streak,as the little guy in the bullet hits hyper drive. I found exposed soft nose bullets love doing this in reloads. I quit loading those altogether years ago. I could never get what I wanted out of them.

 

[oneyeopn]

I had some Hornady 55gr SPSX's and from everything I read you had to keep the revolutions down to keep it from flashing out. So I calculated and cut the load back from 27.4gr to 24gr. It still turned into a puff as soon as it left the barrel. Now I am able to shoot the remainder of the bullets out of the Mini that I had loaded but I gave my Dad a box and a half of them for his 22-250, the twist rate is slow enough for them 1:10 or slower. Its excessive revolutions that cause them to flash out, the bad thing about a 1:8 barrel is it spins them up pretty quick.
Also, some powders just need to be fuller in the case to get better performance, CFE223 is one of those that doesnt like a lot of empty space in a case.