Posted: 10/20/2009 3:37:13 PM EDT
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Ok, so I know the Reloading Forum is more likely the place for this question, but I'm looking for a wider opinion...
What exactly is the burn rate for RL 15? I've got plans of loading some 308 for a 7.62 garand (yes, adjustable gas cylinder plug), and some 30-40 with it. My main concern is with the 30-40 idea. I'm seeing what the greatest and most uniform velocity is I can attain from this cartridge, with at least a 150 grn bullet, while still staying safely under 40,000 CUP. 
Anybody? Powder suggestions? |
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Just FYI, my cool little burn rate chart lists Reloader 15 at position #114. It has a VMD of .0706 cc/gr and Density of 14.164 gr/cc. It's bracketed by Ramshot Big Game and Hodgdon H380. Varget is 104 on the list and TAC is 97.
Why not get a cool internal ballistic program like quick load? A lot of times when I'm trying to work up a weird load for something or come up with a load that is for oddball stuff I have a buddy run numbers through his internal ballistic program. |