Reloading Barnes Without Data

[just_jon]

QL present is 3626. Attached data uses 6500 psi.

 

[Bob Wright]

I used existing RE22 starting loads per Alliant Reps. Worked up carefully from there.

 

[Stammster]

I order to get decent velocity from RL23, it looks like you've got to be significantly compressed. I personally don't like to go over 105-106%, even with a drop tube.

There are better choices, and thus the reason you won't find much published data with that combo.

Some relevant info in this thread last week, in case you missed it...

270 Winchester loads w/ IMR3031 and 130gr TTSX

Hello, I am new to this forum and elk hunting. Long time deer hunter, primarily in the heavy woods but preparing for my first CO elk hunt. I recently purchased a 270 winchester rifle and will be working up an accurate load for the rifle. Unfortunately I don't have any 4831 or RL-22 on hand and...

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[lotech]

I've called Barnes and talked to their ballistic tech guys several times regarding load data, though not recently. They've always been very helpful.

 

[Hunterjones]

I have used STARTING data for other manufacturer's bullets of equal weights for TTSX & LRX bullets and it has NEVER gotten me in trouble. Just watch velocities on chrono and look for pressure signs as you increase powder charges. I have also found SOME but not all of the Barnes reloading data to be a little on the conservative side….

 

[johngibbs222]

I emailed barnes re 308 win 130 tsx loads and cfe 223 powder (which doesn't feature in their load data for 308) and they responded extremely helpfully pdq.

 

[GrayCreed]

I used existing RE22 starting loads per Alliant Reps. Worked up carefully from there.

Federal lists Re22 & Re23 as same exact charge weight for same cartridge/bullet combination.

 

[Pointman]

I remember back in the mists of old age, that when I started reloading there were 4 main manuals available., Sierra, Hornaday, and Speer were the bullet manufacturers. Lyman also was a source although, in my neck of the woods, it wasn't available. I asked the proprietor of my favorite weapons dealer and his advice was to use the data for similar weight projectiles as a starting point and let the weapon tell me what it preferred. I was also forming 25-06 brass from surplus LC 30-06 brass I got at a now forbidden "gun show" for a song. The RCBS tech rep turned me onto using their 25-06 trim die a forming tool then file the excess neck material off. Used that advice for decades until factory 25-06 brass became available. I finally retired that lot of brass after more than a dozen reloads.

 

[solo1]

Is there any considerations needed to be taken when loading Barnes TTSX and LRX without any load data with a specific powder? I have data for standard jacketed bullets but there isnt any for the Barnes bullets using the powder I have. I am reloading for my 270win and was going to try both 129gr LRX and 130gr TTSX with RL 23. Was planning on using 140gr bullet data as a starting point since both those bullets are about the same length as the 140gr I currently use and wanted to make sure I was on the right track.

Load Data - Barnes Bullets

Find reloading guidelines and data for your Barnes Bullets products.

www.barnesbullets.com

 

[Dean2]

Load Data - Barnes Bullets

Find reloading guidelines and data for your Barnes Bullets products.

www.barnesbullets.com

Did you look at the data, there is not RL23 loads. This was discussed above already.

 

[xsn10s]

Whenever I see no data loads lol. Sorry I couldn't resist.

 

[xsn10s]

Another option is to call Barnes. They might have load data using RL 23 that hasn't been published yet.

 

[solo1]

Is there any considerations needed to be taken when loading Barnes TTSX and LRX without any load data with a specific powder? I have data for standard jacketed bullets but there isnt any for the Barnes bullets using the powder I have. I am reloading for my 270win and was going to try both 129gr LRX and 130gr TTSX with RL 23. Was planning on using 140gr bullet data as a starting point since both those bullets are about the same length as the 140gr I currently use and wanted to make sure I was on the right track.

Is there any considerations needed to be taken when loading Barnes TTSX and LRX without any load data with a specific powder? I have data for standard jacketed bullets but there isnt any for the Barnes bullets using the powder I have. I am reloading for my 270win and was going to try both 129gr LRX and 130gr TTSX with RL 23. Was planning on using 140gr bullet data as a starting point since both those bullets are about the same length as the 140gr I currently use and wanted to make sure I was on the right track.

Is there any considerations needed to be taken when loading Barnes TTSX and LRX without any load data with a specific powder? I have data for standard jacketed bullets but there isnt any for the Barnes bullets using the powder I have. I am reloading for my 270win and was going to try both 129gr LRX and 130gr TTSX with RL 23. Was planning on using 140gr bullet data as a starting point since both those bullets are about the same length as the 140gr I currently use and wanted to make sure I was on the right track.

Is there any considerations needed to be taken when loading Barnes TTSX and LRX without any load data with a specific powder? I have data for standard jacketed bullets but there isnt any for the Barnes bullets using the powder I have. I am reloading for my 270win and was going to try both 129gr LRX and 130gr TTSX with RL 23. Was planning on using 140gr bullet data as a starting point since both those bullets are about the same length as the 140gr I currently use and wanted to make sure I was on the right track.

Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

www.alliantpowder.com

 

[solo1]

Did you look at the data, there is not RL23 loads. This was discussed above already.

Alliant Powder - Reloader's Guide

www.alliantpowder.com