Thread: 2506 loads,gear

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Hi Guys i used to reload my own ammo from memory 52.5 grains of AR2213 and 117 or 120 bt that was over a decade ago and about the only load i really try,d left it that as it worked was wondering if they still have the same powder or secondly does any1 have a load they like with different powder for the 2506 ?
Also anyone got cheapish a press they want to part with ? the die,s i have are lyman 25/06 size h94 also the dies has a bit of rust inside them hasnt been wet just sitting in a box for to long do you think they are buggered ?
thanks.

Steel wool (pot scrub) and a bit of wood dowel should sort it. Speed is a 25odd's best friend, try ADI 2209, with the Hornady 117 SST or Sierra 117 Pro Hunter, with a minimum 24" barrel you should be able to squeeze up to 3200 from it if you are patient and carefull about pressure signs .Get the ADI book or look them up online for loads. Pm me with your barrel length and action type and I'll see if I can give you some direction.

I have loads for my 25-06 using 2209 and a bunch of different projectiles.
Currently using 117 SST but changing to 100 Partition. this is in a Marlin XL7 with a 22 inch barrel.
PM me if you want some tested loads rather than book loads - YMMV in your rifle.

Originally Posted by Whisper

I have loads for my 25-06 using 2209 and a bunch of different projectiles.
Currently using 117 SST but changing to 100 Partition. this is in a Marlin XL7 with a 22 inch barrel.
PM me if you want some tested loads rather than book loads - YMMV in your rifle.

Thanks for the replys guys....hey wisper that would be great iv got the Remington 700 mountain model i think one of the early modles iv had it around 20 years has 4 shot built in mag slim 22" barrel it seems to like the 120grain core lokt the best or the 117 federals havent put any reloads through it ages but after spending nearly $140 on 40 rounds thought id better do some more! just been looking at buying a lee loading kit from reloaders supplies .

Try Wilhelm Arms and optics in ChCh, they also have the Lee Challenger and it is pretty much what you need.
Make an enquire.