~~~Options on Alliant Reloder 19

[r8rdrew]

So, I bought reloder 22 for my .30-06 & .270. The recipe manual I have lists the Reloder 22 as the #2 on the list of 40 for the .270(130gr). It lists #6 for the .30-06(180gr). These lists are in order of accuracy.
The reloder 22 is generally for higher power magnum rounds(7mm, 300win, etc) although .270 is one of the listed rounds desireable with the reloder 22. Probably cause the powder to weight to diameter ratio.
So the findings for Reloder 19 is #1 for .30-06 and #5 for .270.
I am sorta happy with the results but feel that the 19 maybe a better choice.

Does/has anyone used these powders in these rounds?
What are your reslults?
Recommendations ??
I was also looking into the H4350, primarily cause it is a faster burning powder. somewhere along the slower end of the medium burning powders. Where as reloder 22 is a bit slower. Not much tho.

 

[JimKirk]

Ok, you have a reloading manual that list those powders in that "ranking".

What about the other Five manuals that list other powders and the ranking is totally different than the one you have.

I am only asking because that IS what you will find!

I would say look at more sources, if RL19 comes up as #1 in the majority, then you'd have your answer.

If you ask all of us , which you did, then you should be prepared to get about as many different answers as there are replies.

Out of the two powders, my choice would be RL19 in the 30/06 and RL 22 in the 270, but both would work for each depending on the bullet weight.
H4350 would work for both too.

Because each rifle is different, the only way to know for sure, would be to shoot several different powders. This way you'd know what shot the best in your gun.

Jimmy K

 

[Rokman]

I have used RL19 and RL22 in both .270 and 30-06 and I liked the 19 for the '06 and 22 for the .270 the best. I also like H4350 for the '06, but have not used for .270.

 

[nastynatesfish]

my brother uses 19 in his 270 and its very accurate and good shooting. he runs 57gr with the 130 gr noslers and cci large rifle primers

 

[NCsmitty]

These lists are in order of accuracy.

That list only pertains to the test fixture or firearm used by that company to work up their loads.
Results in your own firearm may be no where near what the manual lists as accurate. A loads manual is only a guide based on their findings to give you a place to start and a place to stop.
It's up to you to find the best combination of components that will give you the accuracy and performance that you want.



NCsmitty

 

[Maj Dad]

Rel 19 & H or IMR 4350 are two of the best, in my view. In my 6mm Rem, they both shine, and though I haven't used 19 in my 30-06s, 4350 is the cat's meow with 180 gr & heavier bullets in the bolt guns (both are way too slow for garands etc). I have one load in the 6mm that will print 1/2" at 200 yds in a Ruger M77 old model - so the potential for you is there, too.