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Can anyone recommend a solid load using RL15 and Barnes 350 TSXs for the 416 Rem. Mag? Not sure why Barnes manual doesn't list RL15 for the 350TSX but I was thinking around 82 grains should be quite reasonable. Any thoughts? I'm not looking to push the envelope and don't have the time or bullets available anyway to go for a max load. Regards, Don Trust only those who stand to lose as much as you do when things go wrong. | ||
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QL suggests that 82 grs of Re15 with a 350 gr TSX would be too hot. QL suggests ~80 grs of Re15 as a MAX charge for this bullet producing ~2640 fps from a 24" barrel with ~65,000 PSI. Every gun is somewhat unique, and I believe in working up in 1 gr increments, while using a chronograph and looking closely for pressure signs. | |||
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Of the four 416 RemMags I've loaded for, somewhere between 78 to 82 grains of Reloader 15 has worked great. Those have all been loaded with Remington brass, Federal large magnum rifle primers and either the old Xs or the TSXs. Hope that helps! | |||
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Sounds like I need to drag out the chronograph and start around 77-78. Thanks. I'm going over for a late season hunt and the temps are probably going to be 100 or so and I don't want to push the envelope. Don Trust only those who stand to lose as much as you do when things go wrong. | |||
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78 gr starting load should be ok. Anyway you can get your hands on a can of Varget?? . I think it would be a lot more temp stable. Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle." | |||
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+1 on the Varget. With the Barnes 350 gr TSX it was extremely accurate in my .416 Rem. | |||
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81 grains of R-15 _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Vargas definitely more temperature stable. _____________________________________________________ A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Thanks for the input. I don't think I have the time to find any Varget and will just go conservative with the RL 15. First loads downrange Sunday morning. Don Trust only those who stand to lose as much as you do when things go wrong. | |||
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I think I'm stopping where I am. 80gr. RL15 350TSX Fed. LRM primer and new Norma brass. Sub one inch and no pressure signs. Chrono is only 2460 avg. but I rarely get published speeds. I'm not interested in pushing the pressure envelope. Don Trust only those who stand to lose as much as you do when things go wrong. | |||
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That is short barreled Taylor velocity. However that is a very nice, very easy shooting load in the Rem Mag. If it is accurate then you should do very well with it. . Hope you have a good hunt. ! Phil Shoemaker : "I went to a .30-06 on a fine old Mauser action. That worked successfully for a few years until a wounded, vindictive brown bear taught me that precise bullet placement is not always possible in thick alders, at spitting distances and when time is measured in split seconds. Lucky to come out of that lesson alive, I decided to look for a more suitable rifle." | |||
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I frequently use this eloading site for info, as always double check with other available sources http://stevespages.com/page8a.htm NRA Life Member, ILL Rifle Assoc Life Member, Navy | |||
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I have loaded up to 86 grains for the load and received 2655 fps. Since this load was a bit much for me to handle comfortably, I settled on 84 grains of R-15 at 2550 fps. Hit a buffalo on the shoulder at 15 yards and it fell on its nose. Seems to be a good combo for buffalo. BigBullet "Half the FUN of the travel is the esthetic of LOSTNESS" Ray Bradbury https://www.facebook.com/Natal...443607135825/?ref=hl | |||
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