I was browsing through some reloading recipes on the Internet and took note of some of the numbers using Benchmark. That is a powder that I haven't used yet but the "paper" on it looks good.

It seemed to be producing some very high velocity loads at some of the lowest pressure levels which normally is tough to pull off. If those manuals are a reflection of real world experience; it's caught my attention for sure as I've been using RL-7 with some 40 grain Nosler BT's.

From the name they gave it of Benchmark I would assume there are some great reports about it's accuracy but if those numbers of velocity and pressure are the real deal along with great velocity I am interested in your EXPERIENCE with Benchmark.

What say ye?????

I'm using 27.4 gr. benchmark behind 40 gr. Berger HP and am getting <1/2" groups. In progress on a load for 55 gr. Nosler Bal. Tips.

I`ve got very good accuracy from 25.3gr under a 52 gr Nosler HP for a little better then 3200 fps, but I`ve never pushed the velocities with this powder.

It is the best powder for weights below 55 grains, period.

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Originally posted by 390ish:
It is the best powder for weights below 55 grains, period.

Sounds interesting and like that comment is coming from your experience with the powder.

It would be interesting to hear about some of your recipes if you care to share or perhaps a PM??

I use alot of it -like it as it's a very consistant power- use CCI BR4's!

I use 24.5 grains under a Hornady 55 grain V-max for 3225 fps and 3/8" groups