RL 26 in 28 Nosler

[shphtr]

I have a custom 28 Nosler that to date I have not been able to find the degree of accuracy I am satisfied with using all the usual powders and multiple bullets. I would like to try RL 26 with the Berger 180 and am looking for some guidelines for starting loads. Using both some interpolation as well as extrapolation I have come up with prob about 80 gr +/- from the Alliant web page. My chambering is such that it will accommodate the 195 gr Berger. Any suggestions, recommendations, guidance or prior experience for this load would be appreciated.

 

[tbrice23]

Rl26 burn rate will be too fast. I run Rl33 in mine with 175 gr EH.

 

[brentc]

If you can use H1000, you can use RL26 and you'll probably see 50-75 fos more velocity. Your charge will most likely end up a couple grains less with RL26 than with H1000. So, I would start by looking at H1000 starting loads and subtracting 2 grains to start with RL26.

 

[sedancowboy]

I am using RL-26 For some great loads. 77.0 grs of RL-26 with a 175 ELD-X at 3212 FPS good accuracy. I doubt you will make it to 80 grs. My experience with RL-26 is when you hit pressure you hit it hard so work up slowly.

 

[GMcQLSU]

If you can use H1000, you can use RL26 and you'll probably see 50-75 fos more velocity. Your charge will most likely end up a couple grains less with RL26 than with H1000. So, I would start by looking at H1000 starting loads and subtracting 2 grains to start with RL26.

I use H1000 and my 28N shoots sub 1/2 inch with Barnes 150's and get 3356fps before material pressure issues. I got to 3400ish, but with hot weather its too hot and sticky, . I am having a second 28N built to shoot 175-180 gr bullets. You might check your twist. 28N like 280AI is usually very accurate.

 

[Catskills]

FWIW, I'm using 80.5g RL26 and 160 Accubonds to get 3,350 out of a STW. I quit when I found a node and never pushed harder. I'm guessing 80g would be a stretch.

 

[Dmagna]

I use H1000 and my 28N shoots sub 1/2 inch with Barnes 150's and get 3356fps before material pressure issues. I got to 3400ish, but with hot weather it's too hot and sticky, . I am having a second 28N built to shoot 175-180 gr bullets. You might check your twist. 28N like 280AI is usually very accurate.

I hope the figured it out after 5 1/2 years

 

[Axl]

I hope the figured it out after 5 1/2 years

I'm sure he did- by now his barrel is shot out anyway.