Nos. 85gr Bal.Tip, 58gr RL19, .25-06

Shadrick · April 7, 2000, 03:06 PM

I just returned from my range after testing RL19 for the first time. Rifle is Savage Tactical. Wasn't impressed with the groups, although one 5 shot group hugged 1/2" @ 100. Average speed @58.0 gr was 3517fps with no signs of pressure. Has anyone loaded this bullet/power combo hotter? Appreciate any opinions. Oh, forgot to mention bullets were moly'd. Thanks

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PDshooter · April 7, 2000, 05:02 PM

No I have not used that combo, I have a Ruger #1 in 25-06 I love it!I use Speer 87gr TNT. Powder is H450 But next time I'LL switch to IMR 4831 ? 1/2 in. groups at a 100 is damn good!!Savage factory barrel are the best out of the box!

Shadrick · April 8, 2000, 07:06 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PDshooter:
No I have not used that combo, I have a Ruger #1 in 25-06 I love it!I use Speer 87gr TNT. Powder is H450 But next time I'LL switch to IMR 4831 ? 1/2 in. groups at a 100 is damn good!!Savage factory barrel are the best out of the box! [/quote]

PD, both the IMR and H in 4831 are excellent powders for the 25. H4831SC is great! 1/2" group was with 57.5gr of RL19 averaging 3488fps. Rifle is capable of fairly consistent 4/10th inch groups. Most of these with RL19 were 3/4" to 1 1/4". Don't think I hit the "sweet spot" with the RL19, and am looking for advice on going hotter.

April 7, 2000, 03:06 PM	#1
Shadrick Junior Member Join Date: April 5, 2000 Posts: 2	I just returned from my range after testing RL19 for the first time. Rifle is Savage Tactical. Wasn't impressed with the groups, although one 5 shot group hugged 1/2" @ 100. Average speed @58.0 gr was 3517fps with no signs of pressure. Has anyone loaded this bullet/power combo hotter? Appreciate any opinions. Oh, forgot to mention bullets were moly'd. Thanks [This message has been edited by Shadrick (edited April 07, 2000).]

April 7, 2000, 05:02 PM	#2
PDshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 607	No I have not used that combo, I have a Ruger #1 in 25-06 I love it!I use Speer 87gr TNT. Powder is H450 But next time I'LL switch to IMR 4831 ? 1/2 in. groups at a 100 is damn good!!Savage factory barrel are the best out of the box!

April 8, 2000, 07:06 AM	#3
Shadrick Junior Member Join Date: April 5, 2000 Posts: 2	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PDshooter: No I have not used that combo, I have a Ruger #1 in 25-06 I love it!I use Speer 87gr TNT. Powder is H450 But next time I'LL switch to IMR 4831 ? 1/2 in. groups at a 100 is damn good!!Savage factory barrel are the best out of the box! [/quote] PD, both the IMR and H in 4831 are excellent powders for the 25. H4831SC is great! 1/2" group was with 57.5gr of RL19 averaging 3488fps. Rifle is capable of fairly consistent 4/10th inch groups. Most of these with RL19 were 3/4" to 1 1/4". Don't think I hit the "sweet spot" with the RL19, and am looking for advice on going hotter.