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I am working on a couple 350s. I have read a couple places that RL15 is the way to go, and I have some of that on the shelf, but I am having a hard time finding any data for it. One website I found talked about 52-54 grains max and anther the guy is running over 60 grains!

Folks have said use 35 Whelen data, and I beleive the Nosler book states 55-59 grains. I guess I am just looking for a start load, is 55 okay?

Anybody have any specific recipes? I have Sierras and Nosler Accubonds, both of which will fit into my magazines no problem.
 
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What bullet weight do you plan to use? I have a Rem. 700 Classic in .350 Rem. and have had good luck with 56.0 gr. of IMR-4320 and several 200-220 gr. bullets. This is not a maximum load but it is accurate and kills deer. I would use data for the bullets you want to use, i.e. Nosler data with Nosler bullets. About the most accurate bullet I have used is the 220 gr. Speer FN, but it is a little fragile and can damage a lot of meet. The 225 gr. Nosler partition also shoots well in my rifle.
 
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As I always say; NO one can give you a load; no one. Your rifle and components are completely different from anyone else's. I have 4 350s and have built a few more. I always make them on long actions, and have a throat reamer, so I can seat bullets out and use that powder capacity, so any load I "give' will not be germane. Or it might.
My fav is a Ruger 77 tang safety in a boat paddle stock. Yes, it can be done. You would not believe the loads if I told you and I do not want others to even try them.
Too many variables.
Now if you just want to fling bullets, pick a starting load and use that.
You will have to work up your loads, like for anything else.
 
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Yup, I agree with that comment dpcd, but I am having trouble finding published data for 350 Rem Mag and RL15.

I plan to use the 225 SMK and 225 Accubond, both will work in this rifle, I have already checked.

My best starting point right now is about 54-55gr RL15 based on Whelen data. I was just hoping somebody could confirm I am on the right track.
 
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257,

You might want to rethink using 225 Accubonds in your .350 RM. The bullet profile doesn't work well with the standard chamber/magazine dimensions. That's why Nosler specifies .225 Partitions instead. In fact I think they mention it on their website.


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OP,
57-58gr of IMR 4895 pushing Sierra 225 SBT will run circles around 4320 or RL15 in accuracy & velocity...at least in my 1/2 dozen Rem 700's,660,XP-100R in the last 40yrs.


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Nosler lists 55 grains of RL15 with a 250. With regard to bullet profiles and magazine compatibility; that is why I always build them on long actions.
It is a waste in a short action, although I do have one. Just for fun.
 
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I have a pair of the old Remington model 600s; one in 6.5 and the other in .350. My loads are as follows:
200 grain bullet, 55 grains of 3031
250 grain bullet, 50 grains of 3031

Simple, works for me, and both loads have killed several caribou.
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For my rifles, I actually use only 3031; load it like black powder and it works. Stuff as much as you can and seat the bullets out. I get velocities you wouldn't believe.
Do not try this method.
 
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I could find no data published by manufacturers for RL15 and 225 grain bullets.

Here is the data for RL15 & 250 grn bullets that I have found:

Nolser 51.0-55.0 grains

Steves pages* - 46.1-57.3

*This data is not lab tested

A quick load run that was published - 49.9-53.9

Since, you didn't get a 350 Rem Mag for its velocity characteristics, I would do the following:

Load 1 round at 51.0, 51.5, & 52.0 to check for pressure/safety

Load 4 rounds at 52.4, 52.8, 53.2, 53.6, & 54.0 and shoot round robin on individual aim points and look for your accuracy node.


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