6.5 Staball Compaired to RL-19?

[HNDLDR]

How does the two compare velocity wise in the 25-06?

 

[choprzrul]

That powder isn't showing up on Hodgdon's load data page for the 25-06:

 

[nealm66]

Probably close in burn rate but smaller ball powder could be a minimum case fill issue

 

[nealm66]

Dangerous if low case fill, can cause secondary detonation

 

[just_jon]

QL shows a max load of RL19 will move a 115 ballistic tip 109 fps faster than a max load of Staball 6.5 from a 24" barrel. Details as follows:

Staball 6.5: 56.1 grains @ 3,117 fps (94% load density)
RL19: 55.6 grains @ 3,226 fps (100% load density)

 

[nealm66]

Ya, if max load is only 94% in a ball powder I'd look at something else. I have used it with absolute hammer bullets with good success in a case where it would normally not have good case fill because of the lower pressure they have

 

[HNDLDR]

Thank you all for your responses.

 

[HNDLDR]

Ya, if max load is only 94% in a ball powder I'd look at something else. I have used it with absolute hammer bullets with good success in a case where it would normally not have good case fill because of the lower pressure they have

I was actually thinking about it for the 90 gr absolute.

 

[nealm66]

Might be good to reach out to them. They're very helpful and might already have a start load

 

[nealm66]

Those 90's scream out of my brothers 25-06 but can't remember what powder I used. Enduron, I remember that much. 3750 I think it was. Hits steel @ 545 with a bang. Hasn't shot anything yet but I suspect they will work very good

 

[HNDLDR]

Yeah. Evidently I have a slow barrel that pressures out before I get to the screaming velocities. Getting 3600 puts me over pressure with the powders I've tried.

 

[nealm66]

I'll check this weekend what I used but should be on the absolute reload topic. It's on the hot side but only used for hunting. It's a vanguard, can't remember barrel length

 

[HNDLDR]

I'll check this weekend what I used but should be on the absolute reload topic. It's on the hot side but only used for hunting. It's a vanguard, can't remember barrel length

Thanks. I'd be interested in any info you have. I've looked at the Absolute load data page. My 24" Browning X bolt won't keep up with faster loads on there. I need to quit worrying about 100 fps and just use what I got. They definitely didn't bounce off of the two deer we put them through last fall.

 

[nealm66]

I believe I used lr primers not magnum