6.5x284 CA Ridgeline Load Data

[Ltsheets]

Just picked up a used 6.5x284 Ridgeline with about 300 rounds down the pipe. The pet load from the previous owner was RL26 and 143eldx. I have about 100eldx but no RL26. Unless I find some soon, will probably go to a 140vld or 156eol. Anyone out there with the same rifle care to share what has worked for them?

 

[brentc]

I have one and I too use RL26. My best performance came with the 156 seated .030" of the lands with 54.5 grains of RL26 primed with a Fed210M in Lapua brass. 2980 fps is the sweet spot.

 

[brentc]

Just picked up a used 6.5x284 Ridgeline with about 300 rounds down the pipe. The pet load from the previous owner was RL26 and 143eldx. I have about 100eldx but no RL26. Unless I find some soon, will probably go to a 140vld or 156eol. Anyone out there with the same rifle care to share what has worked for them?

What powders do you have on hand? Any of the popular magnum powders will work. H1000, Retumbo, 7977, H4831 are all in the appropriate burn rate to work.

 

[Ltsheets]

What powders do you have on hand? Any of the popular magnum powders will work. H1000, Retumbo, 7977, H4831 are all in the appropriate burn rate to work.

I have H1000, Retumbo, and Magnum. Idk if I'll be able to find RL26.

 

[WildBillG]

I would try your Retumbo if you can not find any Rl 26. It will fillthe case more than Rl 26 though. Others use H 1000 with good results too.

 

[brentc]

I agree. Give Retumbo a try.