Author Topic: Reloder Powder (Read 607 times)

Tn Jim · « **on:** December 20, 2005, 09:29:22 PM »

Does anybody know if the Reloder powders are temp. sensitive? I've been told that most of the IMR powders are, but I've never heard anything about Reloder. I'm thinking about trying some in my 7-08 for 140 Accubonds and 160 Partitions.

George Foster · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2005, 11:33:49 PM »

If you are planning on using RL15 which is suppose to be a very good powder for the 7mm08 it is suppose to temperature INSENSETIVE. It was a powder developed for the government. Depending on who you talk to RL19 and RL22 are temperature sensetive but I wouldn't worry about it much.

Questor · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2005, 12:55:19 AM »

I like the temperature insensitive powders. I don't think all of the Reloders are, but Reloder 15 is. That's what I use in one of my rifles. I also like the Hodgdon "Extreme" line of powders, which I use too.

ricciardelli · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2005, 01:10:48 AM »

I've been using RL-22 in my 7MM Mag since it was brand new, in temperatures from 35 below (F) to 125 above (F) and have never had a problem with it.

Lone Star · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2005, 01:22:40 AM »

Of all the Reloder powders, only RL15 is noted by Alliant as being "consistent in all temperatures". RL7, 19 and 22 will give higher velocities at higher temperatures as shown on my chronograph, although I have never chronographed RL15 or 25. Of all the other Aliant propellants only Steel is noted by the maker as being consistent at all temps.

Tn Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2005, 05:11:12 AM »

Sorry, I posted at about 3 AM and had just gotten off work and was half asleep. I want to try Roloder 19. Thanks for all the replys and keep 'em coming.

barefootarkie · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2005, 01:43:18 PM »

If Reloader19 don't work out, try Varget.

COYOTEKILLERMILLER · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2006, 02:42:44 PM »

RL15 is "Bad to the Bone".
Works well in both of my 220 Swifts and 22-250.
Love that stuff !!

BrushBuster · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2006, 02:47:13 PM »

Tn Jim
Go to this location on the Hodgson site and check it out.
http://www.hodgdon.com/smokeless/extreme/page2.php

I use ReLoder powder quite a bit, and was surprised that most grades did not handle temperatures nearly as well as I thought. This is not usually too much of a problem while hunting, but if your loading at the upper limits it should be considered.

My hunting temperatures can be quite variable with seasons lasting from August to December, so I'm considering the move toward these more stable powders, but Reloder is nice to work with.