12FV 6.5CM, H100v? Imr4451? Superformance?

[Evlshnngns]

New 6.5cm, 26'' barrel, 140gr Nosler rdf. What should I get for powder, that isn't h4350?

[Charlie98]

I couldn't find any 4350 either, so I've been loading Sierra 142 SMK's over IMR4451 and having good results in a friend's RPR.

[Evlshnngns]

Thanks for the reply. I was just at Cabelas, no 4350 h100v rel16 rel17... They did have 4451, should have grabbed it.

[rjtfroggy]

IMR 4895 if you can not get the gun to shoot with this it aint going to shoot. I have found loads from 22 hornet to 7mm rem. mag with little to no problems.
It may not be the fastest or the cleanest but it works and after all what counts more SPEED or ACCURACY.

[Texas10]

I spun on a 6.5 CM, EABCO barrel several weeks ago, and made the choice to NOT use H4350 for my load development due to lack of availability. I went with RL-17 instead. Works well enough, though I have not completed load development yet. RL-16 is also supposed to be a good choice, slightly better velocity, but also getting a bit hard to find.

I have used IMR4451 in place of H4350 in 22-250 loads, and I found it to be a suitable replacement. It seems a bit pricy though, or maybe I just didn't shop around enough.

[LoneWolf]

imr4451 or RL15 would be my choices. I gave the 140RDF 300 opportunities to shoot well. Never knew if I would have a .5" gun or 1.5" gun. I only know 3 guys that are shooting them reliably and they all happen to shoot AIAX or AXMC Accuracy International Rifles. The RDF is extremely jump sensitive and it's something you have to keep up on constantly. This is why I sucked it up and shoot the 140 Hybrid.

[Charlie98]

IMR 4895 if you can not get the gun to shoot with this it aint going to shoot.

I actually started with IMR4064, because it was what I had on hand, but after reading some other's experience, I made the trip to get a slower powder. I don't know what it is, something to do with the bore and bearing surface, blah, blah, blah, but all the accuracy shooters are using what I consider very slow powders in the 4350 range.

The bonus with IMR4451 is it's one of the new Enduron powders, so I suspect it will be around a while. I'm scared to death they will start to phase out powders like IMR's 3031/4895/4064 in favor of the new Enduron powders.

[Evlshnngns]

imr4451 or RL15 would be my choices. I gave the 140RDF 300 opportunities to shoot well. Never knew if I would have a .5" gun or 1.5" gun. I only know 3 guys that are shooting them reliably and they all happen to shoot AIAX or AXMC Accuracy International Rifles. The RDF is extremely jump sensitive and it's something you have to keep up on constantly. This is why I sucked it up and shoot the 140 Hybrid.

I read they like a pretty large jump, hopefully it will work out.

Ill start with 4451, at least it is available. Thanks for the replies.

[darkker]

My RAP is in a chassis, so I'm stuck at mag length OAL. RDF's shoot just as well in that rifle as my long action in Creed, so I'll disagree about being sensitive to jump.

RL-17 is a progressive burning powder that is very stable in the Creed. Supr is a VERY progressive powder, that also excels especially when heat soak could be a concern. I'm pretty unabashed about being things made in the USA, so I went with Superformance. Never been hard to find online or locally, and is typically really cheap compared to all the other popular powders. Last 16# I bought was for $135/ 8# jugs.

[bearcatrp]

When I had my 6.5CM, couldn't find H4350. Was recommended to try RL-17. Worked very well. After finding H4350, worked up loads. Found that RL-17 worked better for me. Rifle was a Savage 10T. Have heard RL-16 works even better but didn't get a chance to try it out.

[Marine]

My most accurate 143 ELDX load is with Superformance and .085 jump. .00 leade for my barrel is with a coal of 2.935 so my load coal is 2.850. Velocity is 2750 with 1/2'' groups out of a 24'' barrel. IMR 4350 and W760 were the other powders I tried with 4350 being next best. H4350 would be a good bet from all the data I've seen.

[Evlshnngns]

Finally shot some Imr4451. Watch out, it might hit you with its cane as it takes the retirement bus to the target. Max charge of 41.1gr and a Nosler custom comp bullet went a blazing 2556 fps. The barrel only has 60 rounds down it, it might pick up 300fps. Oops too many zeros. It did put down a pretty decent group of six shots...for having a powder variance of 1.4 grains. Batteries died in the chronograph before we could test off the shelf winchester 125gr. Maybe next time.

[s3silver]

IMR 4895 if you can not get the gun to shoot with this it aint going to shoot. I have found loads from 22 hornet to 7mm rem. mag with little to no problems.
It may not be the fastest or the cleanest but it works and after all what counts more SPEED or ACCURACY.

Never thought of using 4895. What are charge min & max and what are you seeing velocity wise? I'm not a speed freak, but fps has to be decent.

[s3silver]

What about Accurate 4350? I usually see these on the shelf. Anyone tried it in the creed?

[Marine]

Before I found some H4350 I tried SuperF , IMR4350, W760 with 140gr and heavier 4064 with 95 SST W760 with 129 SST. I worked up some decent loads with IMR 4350 and W 760 but do not like SuperF. The 95 shoots real good and the 129 is very good. With the heavies try to find H 4350 as its the best. On the 6.5 site reloaders are liking R 16/17, 4451 and 100V after H 4350 in that order. The market is currently pumping up with H 4350 and I picked up #8 a month ago and am shooting ragged holes.

[PhilC]

Before I found some H4350 I tried SuperF , IMR4350, W760 with 140gr and heavier 4064 with 95 SST W760 with 129 SST. I worked up some decent loads with IMR 4350 and W 760 but do not like SuperF. The 95 shoots real good and the 129 is very good. With the heavies try to find H 4350 as its the best. On the 6.5 site reloaders are liking R 16/17, 4451 and 100V after H 4350 in that order. The market is currently pumping up with H 4350 and I picked up #8 a month ago and am shooting ragged holes.
Not to hijack original post, but I'd be interested in your data with the 129s. Welcome to PM the info if you don't want to post openly and all precautions duly taken.

[mobenzowner]

I just bought a couple pounds of RL16. I will echo what most here are saying. I have used 4451 with success accuracy wise, but it is indeed very slow. I have used RL17 with very good all around success. Good speed and good accuracy, but am concerned about it's supposed effect of temp variances. I however have not experienced such, but have not shot in temps below 30 degrees. From what I am reading RL16 may be the real deal. I plan to try it out this weekend if time permits. However I am in SE Missouri and it was 1 degree this morning, but will be 50 degrees or so this weekend when I shoot. With that said I wont be able to report about it's cold weather speed. But you know what, I'm glad,lol......

[Marine]

Not to hijack original post, but I'd be interested in your data with the 129s. Welcome to PM the info if you don't want to post openly and all precautions duly taken.
PhilC glad to share my data. I am still working with this bullet but am out currently. My best load is 44.5 gr W760 coal 2.680 crimped in the grove. Vel. 2912 ES 19 sd 6 and a 5 rnd. group measuring 1/2'' out of a 24'' barrel. The only other powder tried was IMR 4350 with poor results.

[PhilC]

PhilC glad to share my data. I am still working with this bullet but am out currently. My best load is 44.5 gr W760 coal 2.680 crimped in the grove. Vel. 2912 ES 19 sd 6 and a 5 rnd. group measuring 1/2'' out of a 24'' barrel. The only other powder tried was IMR 4350 with poor results.
You have a PM.

[Stumpkiller]

The bonus with IMR4451 is it's one of the new Enduron powders, so I suspect it will be around a while. I'm scared to death they will start to phase out powders like IMR's 3031/4895/4064 in favor of the new Enduron powders.

So long as there is a .30-06 there will always be an IMR (or H) 4895. Que up Vera Lynn singing "There'll Always be an England" and remove your hats.

It would be a huge pain, but it might be a good thing for some to have the rug pulled out. New powders would mean careful load development all over again. Keeps your brain functioning.

Change is inevitable; though seldom welcome.