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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
6.5 156 EOL
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1693275" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>While I really like Retumbo for the 140 class bullets, R26, IMO is a better powder to use with the heavy-longer bullets. R26 generates comparable velocity to Retumbo with <strong>2-3gr less powder </strong>at lower pressure in the Lapua 6.5x284 case in my rifle. Given the added weight and length of the 156gr Berger I was able to get at least 100 FPS greater velocity with R26 compared to Retumbo. To answer your question on seating depth. I tested seating depths from .010-.035" and settled .025" off the lands. This bullet appeared insensitive to seating depth differences over this range generating groups from .25-.5MOA range at velocities in the 2975-3025FPS range with no pressure signs at 65-80F. Overall, the Berger 156EOL was easy to work with! </p><p>I have a .188" throat, 8tw, 26", Light Palma Criterion barrel </p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1693275, member: 10291"] While I really like Retumbo for the 140 class bullets, R26, IMO is a better powder to use with the heavy-longer bullets. R26 generates comparable velocity to Retumbo with [B]2-3gr less powder [/B]at lower pressure in the Lapua 6.5x284 case in my rifle. Given the added weight and length of the 156gr Berger I was able to get at least 100 FPS greater velocity with R26 compared to Retumbo. To answer your question on seating depth. I tested seating depths from .010-.035” and settled .025” off the lands. This bullet appeared insensitive to seating depth differences over this range generating groups from .25-.5MOA range at velocities in the 2975-3025FPS range with no pressure signs at 65-80F. Overall, the Berger 156EOL was easy to work with! I have a .188” throat, 8tw, 26”, Light Palma Criterion barrel Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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