Powder Question

[Ghostwolf308]

I have been reading alot lately and have seen loads using powders not listed in any of my manuals for various bullets. For instance say RL-17 for 200 gr SGK. I was wondering how you guys determine what powders to use? Do you look at burn rate charts when looking to get a little more velocity out of a round and work up a load or is ther eanother way?

 

[Jerry M]

Naming the cartridge would be very important to give you a proper answer.

 

[Ghostwolf308]

.308 win

 

[upacreek]

Personally I have found after having a library of manuals they don't all agree and only show a few pet loads acknowledged by the writer. The results from book to book vary greatly. Searching the forum has always helped me see what other guys are doing. I work up to their levels and in some cases great results occurred.

 

[trazman]

Don't complicate too much with .308 win you should find tons of data over here and just find data with same bullets you have and go for it. Just don't forget to start at least 10% lower...

Here you have one for 150 barnes ttsx:
http://eu-lrh.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=57