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<blockquote data-quote="SilverbulletMAG" data-source="post: 1561041" data-attributes="member: 108181"><p>I have only tried it in 2 rifles so far but both of then have been screaming fast vs previous powders and low/no pressure signs. I have a good load worked up for 6.5 creed using superformance with 129 ABLR, 140 AB and 142 ABLR. Previously I was using RL16 with great results. Also using superformance in 30-06 with 180 AB and Speer HBSP. The superformance replaced H4831SC that was a pretty hot load but also screaming fast and just as accurate. </p><p></p><p>One key note for those not already very aware of this - the Hornady manual is extremely conservative. Of course you want to be safe and work up but, just know that their advertised "max" has been way lower than actual max that I've personally found or seen posted in other manuals that had this powder listed. I.e. if you reach Hornadys max and see your groups tighten as you go up, don't be afraid to keep going and watch for pressure. Not unique to Hornady but they seem to be a prime example of this vs the Speer manual for instance. My 6.5 is running (off the top of my head, I believe) 46 grains of superformance with Hornady brass. I want to say their published max is around 44.</p><p></p><p>One disappointment I should have looked at closer upfront however, this isn't listed under Hodgdon "Extreme" powders, which I initially thought it was. All loads were worked up in some pretty cold temps (20-30 degrees) so I may dial the loads back some this summer and work back up again...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SilverbulletMAG, post: 1561041, member: 108181"] I have only tried it in 2 rifles so far but both of then have been screaming fast vs previous powders and low/no pressure signs. I have a good load worked up for 6.5 creed using superformance with 129 ABLR, 140 AB and 142 ABLR. Previously I was using RL16 with great results. Also using superformance in 30-06 with 180 AB and Speer HBSP. The superformance replaced H4831SC that was a pretty hot load but also screaming fast and just as accurate. One key note for those not already very aware of this - the Hornady manual is extremely conservative. Of course you want to be safe and work up but, just know that their advertised "max" has been way lower than actual max that I've personally found or seen posted in other manuals that had this powder listed. I.e. if you reach Hornadys max and see your groups tighten as you go up, don't be afraid to keep going and watch for pressure. Not unique to Hornady but they seem to be a prime example of this vs the Speer manual for instance. My 6.5 is running (off the top of my head, I believe) 46 grains of superformance with Hornady brass. I want to say their published max is around 44. One disappointment I should have looked at closer upfront however, this isn't listed under Hodgdon "Extreme" powders, which I initially thought it was. All loads were worked up in some pretty cold temps (20-30 degrees) so I may dial the loads back some this summer and work back up again... [/QUOTE]
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