Rl26 28 nosler 180 eldm

[Ryanb1994]

Im new to this form and would like some help i have a begara 28 nosler and i ha e 180 eld match bullets ive been trying to find the powder that the manuals call for but you know how finding powder is right now but i have 10 lbs of rl26 and i cant find any info if i can use that combo ive called alliant and hornady and they said they couldnt help me so im wondering if anybody on here can?

 

[jakeSCH]

Start at 70 grains and work your way up to pressure.

28 Nosler Load Data

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[wasskeet]

Not sure if your Bergara is a 9.5:1 twist, but if it is - you may have to go to the 162 ELD-M to get the results you want.

 

[Ryanb1994]

Thank you and they shot fine out of my 7mm rem mag which has a 9.25twist so they should be alright out of the begara which has a 9.5 twist rate

 

[sable tireur]

This information is from the Berger Stability Calculator. Please read the explanation since a slight instability is based on a lower BC not a keyhole on the target:

 

[Ryanb1994]

Ok so what im getting from that is it might be ok i just gotta work with what i got cause finding reloading components is still a pain around here i also forgot my elevation is 2000 -2500 feet where i will be using this load

 

[mdmiller]

Welcome from Illinois.
You will learn lots here!!!

 

[LRNut]

If you can find RL33, get it - all I shoot in my 28s but I shoot 195s (and will be testing Hammers this summer).

 

[Ryanb1994]

Thank you and yea everyone is telling me h1000 or retumbo but all i have is 26 ill have to keep an eye out for rl33 im hoping to get a load with 180 grain bullet to work cause thats what i bought it for to throw heavy lead fast

 

[meatyrem]

Just a thought though the hornady site for the 180gr eld-m shows 8"twist recommended

 

[sable tireur]

By changing your altitude to 2,000 feet this is the change calculated:

This is not an indication that the bullet will be 'unstable' as in landing on the paper in a slight keyhole shape.

These calculations demonstrate what happens to the BC of the chosen bullet when a lessor or greater twist is used. By changing your elevation to 2,000 feet, your required twist difference is 1/2" from the factory 1:9.5" or 1:9" twist. The amount of BC you lose is reduced but should be taken into account for your drop/drift chart.

Generally speaking, Re-26 (one of my favorite powders) will simply not fill the case as much for greater consistency before hitting the top pressure. It doesn't make it a bad choice but slightly slower powders will perform better.

VVN-568
Norma 217
H-1000
Retumbo (you won't make top velocities)
Re-33

All will fill the case better while supplying the upper end of the velocity range.

I understand the powder supply issue. Just chant the reloader's mantra while working with any new loads:

'Start low and work up slowly watching for any signs of pressure.'

Above all, have fun and ENJOY!

 

[HSmithTX]

RL26 and ELD bullets have been pretty easy to get sub minute loads developed in my son's 28, I say go for it.