Powder — Reloader 15

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14 August 2022, 18:01

ledvm

Powder — Reloader 15

Do we ever think we will see Reloader 15 or Norma 203B for sale again?

Are there any ‘truly good’ alternatives…for things like .375 H&H and esp .500 NE?

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14 August 2022, 18:31

Brandon.Gleason

I haven't seen Norma powder in quite some time, but RL15 is hitting the shelves intermittently. I've been able to grab 7lbs in the last few months. Natchez and Powder Valley have been the most fruitful to keep an eye on. Prices have been up there (~$50/lb, plus hazmat). Alliant had a pretty large drop of powder to distributors this week (at that's my guess based on the availability of powder this week).

14 August 2022, 19:57

Saeed

Reloader 15 is a midrange powder.

I am sure you can dozens of powders.

H4895
Varget
4064
Vihtavuouri 140, 150

The 375 is not difficult!

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14 August 2022, 21:19

ledvm

Yes…I am sure I can start over easily with the .375. It’s just that I have shot the same load for 25 years and old habits die hard.

The .500 NE is what I am most worried about…not to mention it is my go to powder for others like the .308.

It just pisses me off that I ‘have to’ change…maybe…eventually…not quite out yet!

15 August 2022, 02:14

JohnD

I switched from RL15 to Varget in my 6BR. Same velocities and accuracy. Similar metering. Not that the dealers have been inundated with Varget lately, I just have more of it.

15 August 2022, 02:16

john c.

it was my go to for 308 and 30-06 too. ran out. tried 748 and am very impressed. and surprised.

15 August 2022, 03:37

Bill73

I have a double rifle in 375,I have been using Acc 4350 with the 270 grainers & no problems with regulation & speed.

15 August 2022, 21:38

Jiri

RL17 works great, at least for me in .243 Win, 8x57 IS, .375 H&H, 585 HE. I don't know if available or not in your area. Here, it is easy to get, but under different brand Reload Swiss as RS60 powder.

Jiri

16 August 2022, 21:32

Dahav

Lane-

I've had good results with Varget and IMR 4064 in my Model 70s and Ruger 77 375 H&Hs.

I've found that developing an accurate load for the .375 H&H is fairly easy. All my experience has been with the Swift 300 grain A-Frame bullets.

Velocity ranges from 2450 to 2550.

16 August 2022, 22:21

p dog shooter

I have 4 plus pounds of RL-15 if shipping wasn't such a problem I trade someone for other powders.

16 August 2022, 23:41

ZekeShikar

quote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
I have 4 plus pounds of RL-15 if shipping wasn't such a problem I trade someone for other powders.

Correct! It's not just problematic but highly illegal without the correct container and certification. I know, I tried to ship powder and found no legal, satisfactory option.

Zeke

17 August 2022, 05:30

ledvm

quote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
I have 4 plus pounds of RL-15 if shipping wasn't such a problem I trade someone for other powders.

If I lived in Wisconsin…I would drive to your house with whatever you wanted!

17 August 2022, 05:32

ledvm

quote:
Originally posted by Dahav:
Lane-

I've had good results with Varget and IMR 4064 in my Model 70s and Ruger 77 375 H&Hs.

I've found that developing an accurate load for the .375 H&H is fairly easy. All my experience has been with the Swift 300 grain A-Frame bullets.

Velocity ranges from 2450 to 2550.

I actually have quite a bit of Varget. Will give it a whirl if I have too.

18 August 2022, 20:36

vines

quote:
Reloader 15 is a midrange powder.

I am sure you can dozens of powders.

H4895
Varget
4064

I would rather use RL-15 in my 308 / 7-08 but I also use those mentioned along with IMR 4166

22 August 2022, 00:06

Alec Torres

I have been using H380 and N150 for my .375 H&H. There are other powders that work well - H4350, for example.

24 August 2022, 03:44

Atkinson

I will hold out for RL-15, 19, 22 and 17. but in the meantime I will find a substitute that prints to the same poi, not so much for velocity within reason..

I needed my old elk load for one of my rifles, so I pulled the bullets on 100 06 rounds, salvaged the RL-15 powder for my 9.3x62 elk rifle..and reloaded the o6 with old 4831 I have on hand...

cowboy magic, it makes little since but it does work..

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