Longrangers
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6.5-284 & IMR 4831
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TRexF16
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Am I the only one for whom the data for H4831 compared to IMR4831 on the page above do not seem to make sense? Max pressure reached with H at one grain less than IMR, and over 200 FPS more with IMR than H at whatever pressure they chose to limit themselves to?
This matches my experience too, but is completely counter to the data above.
Thoughts anyone?
Rex
Rex, I noticed that also and is in conflict of my experiences. That's why I try to look at multiple reloading data and start low and work up with chronograph and measure new brass case head expansion when starting load development on a new rifle! 
Dave229
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I use RL-26 in my Shaw 6.5-284 Norma with 140 gr Bergers. I average 3036 fps in a 26" barrel. It shoots absolute lasers.
memtb
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I can't help you with info....but, can welcome you to the forum. So.....welcome from North-Central Wyoming! memtb
memtb
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Dave, I recently got 8 pounds of RL 26 to try in my 6.5-284 with 139 Scenars. Data seems to be scarce with the RL 26.....any suggestions? memtb
Dave229
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Bob,
I use 55.3gr of RL-26 with my 140 gr Bergers. Of course every rifle is different but this combo really works well for me. Since this forum put me on to RL-26, I use it in my 25-06, 6.5/284, 30-06, 7mm Mag and 300 Win Mag. The stuff is incredible. You are lucky to find any. I haven't seen any
at my LGS in a year.
Good luck,
Dave
Wayne Huff
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Wayne Huff
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Ever looked at IMR 4955 or IMR7977 both are close to what you are using now and these are also temperature insensitive better than imr4831.
Wayne Huff
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Or even Reloader 23 it is also good for 6.5/284 and temperature insensitive.
Mayhem 487
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I have searched for RL23, but not having any luck
dougduey
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Shoot me a PM and I'll get you my load data with RL23 and the 140gr Berger VLD later this evening
Whenever we get our 6.5X284 build done will be shooting 142SMKs in 30" -1:8twist for "F" class. I have plenty of H4831SC. Has anyone had luck with using H4350 or H1000????
