6.5 StaBall Powder

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

What is anyone using 6.5 StaBall in reloading and your results.
we purchased some when it was available just because it was available and always thinking ahead might be something we could use as a substitute for a Powder we can't find.
question for anyone do you like it and what are you reloading in?
Should we keep it or pass along to someone that truly used it and needs it.
We have some inventory that may need to be relinquished.
Thanks much
Len and Jill

 

[mcdil]

Surprisingly, we haven't shot it yet either. We bought it when available as well. Mostly busy doing other more important things, since getting it in. I've seen folks post that it's sensitive. Looks great until it doesn't. That's typically an unfavorable trait. We have a Pressure Trace II, so when we do load it up, we will report what we see. If it loads and ramps like Ramshot Hunter, I'd consider it an excellent option.

 

[Swamplord]

I didn't buy any when there was some on the shelves, now I wish I had, looks to be a great powder for the 7mm-08

 

[Critter Picker]

I've used it in .243,7-08,and .260. They are all .308 next of kin. Gained about 200 fps across the board. No crazy SD or ES. Not always the smallest group.

It has a whole new sound from most calibers. I do see promise in some loads.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

I've used it in .243,7-08,and .260. They are all .308 next of kin. Gained about 200 fps across the board. No crazy SD or ES. Not always the smallest group.

It has a whole new sound from most calibers. I do see promise in some loads.

 

[Gstew1930]

I've used it in .243,7-08,and .260. They are all .308 next of kin. Gained about 200 fps across the board. No crazy SD or ES. Not always the smallest group.

It has a whole new sound from most calibers. I do see promise in some loads.

I've had the exact same results with the same calibers. It did really well in 270 as well

 

[Critter Picker]

I'll take accuracy over speed every time. A fast miss doesn't put meat in the pot. However when I can get both speed and accuracy, it's pedal to the metal!

 

[cohunt]

@ButterBean

 

[Bghunter338]

I'm using it in my 7mm-08 pushing a 150 ablr at 2950.

 

[Bghunter338]

I'll see if I can find my picture of the target. I had all the data written on it

 

[Calvin45]

only complaint I've heard is supposedly it burns filthy! If a can was available at my lgs I'd grab it right now!!!

If I'm not mistaken it's a progressive burn rate (like superformance, rl17, and rl26 for example, all of which are capable of significantly higher velocity than non progressives).

While I have no reason to beleive it'd be INACCURATE it's not what I'd go for for pure smallest group pursuits or tightest velocity spreads…it'd be a step on the gas as hard as you can type of powder.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Looking to use in a 260 and 243 .for sure
Possibly 6.5x284. Don't know about 6.5prc. Maybe even the a baby 6.5 Creed.
All I can say is that works with velocities accuracy and the
Foot lbs sre another story

 

[Sockeye66]

Iv'e used it for the creed and two different 7-08's, works well in all of them with good velocity and accuracy but all three rifles are fed other powders currently (rl26, big game, and varget). I would have no qualms about having to go back to it. It does leave an unreal amount of leftovers in the bore.

 

[jessej]

I picked up some with intentions of loading light hammers at high speed in a 300 rum.
I need to consult @ButterBean