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Question:
I am getting ready to start load workup for the 110 grain Nosler Accubond in my .257 Weatherby.

I want to have a nice combination of speed and accuracy (don't we all). I would like to see velocities in the 3450-3500 range. I have three suitable powders on hand, two of which I have 5+ pounds.

What powder would you start off with?

Choices:
IMR 4831
IMR 7828
H1000

 
 
Posts: 437 | Location: S.E. Idaho | Registered: 23 July 2003Reply With Quote
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If you decide to own another powder look to RL25


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One of the powders most often used in the .257 Wby is RL22. I can't remember my exact load, but I'm 1-2 grs below book max, and I believe I get around 3460 fps with 100 grs TSX bullets in a 25.5" barrel.

Use the search function for information on the .257 Wby, and you'll see an awful lot of RL 22 loads - some quite a bit faster than mine...

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300winnie ---- I shot H-1000 until I discovered RL-22. I still use it for my target loads using 110grain Berger and 115 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets. For my hunting bullet, which is Nosler Partition I use 68 grains of RL-22 and a Fed 215M primer. Do not start at 68, work you way up to that. That combo has killed about a dozen Deer per year for a while for my grandsons. wave Good luck and good shooting.


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