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    Brian just picked one up for me, Mauser M18, nothing flash but good trigger and 24 inch 1/8 twist barrel so should be a good tool, anyhow thinking those flash Hammer bullets that Tahrs been using and 2213sc, anyone using 2213sc?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nor-west View Post
    Brian just picked one up for me, Mauser M18, nothing flash but good trigger and 24 inch 1/8 twist barrel so should be a good tool, anyhow thinking those flash Hammer bullets that Tahrs been using and 2213sc, anyone using 2213sc?
    Welcome to the team! My barrel is 8 twist and shots the 120ttsx well. I was thinking the same with the Hammers, have some 124s to try out soon, wicked looking pill!
    I would say that 2213 will be fine as it is near the burn speed of 4831 which is known to be a good powder for 6.5s in general, might be a little slower than what could be achieved with superformance or RL26. The 6.5 PRC seems to be very easy to load for with most combinations of pills and powder. Give it a go and let us know how you get on. I will probably put the hammers in front of rl22 as I have a couple of tins I am not using for any other cal. Name:  IMG_20200804_054457.jpg
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    @Gkp how did the Hammer Bullets go?
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    Quote Originally Posted by outdoorlad View Post
    @Gkp how did the Hammer Bullets go?
    Haven't loaded any up yet. Too busy doing other shit.
    Thought about doing a load for the roar but not enough time left to test them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gkp View Post
    Welcome to the team! My barrel is 8 twist and shots the 120ttsx well. I was thinking the same with the Hammers, have some 124s to try out soon, wicked looking pill!
    I would say that 2213 will be fine as it is near the burn speed of 4831 which is known to be a good powder for 6.5s in general, might be a little slower than what could be achieved with superformance or RL26. The 6.5 PRC seems to be very easy to load for with most combinations of pills and powder. Give it a go and let us know how you get on. I will probably put the hammers in front of rl22 as I have a couple of tins I am not using for any other cal. Attachment 146651
    Quick question: How similar are Superformance and RL26 in real world experience, velocity & groups ?

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    I think superformance is faster burning. I am getting 80-90 fps more out of superformance over rl26. Both just as accurate in the prc.
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    In my .260 I use 1 grain more of RL26 compared to superprofrmance for same fps both group well superprofrmance is not as stable in warm temp.

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    Thanks for that boys, I can give up my wonderings about RL26 and just stay with Superformance. Loading it in a 270. Might try in the 25-06 AI as well

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    RL22 accurate as well. I didn't chrony but

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gkp View Post
    RL22 accurate as well. I didn't chrony but
    Funny you should mention RL22, I have a full one here after another forum member made a convincing argument re impending powder shortage / go to shop, grab it while you can etc. Pleased now I listened to him
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moa Hunter View Post
    Quick question: How similar are Superformance and RL26 in real world experience, velocity & groups ?
    My 6.5PRC shot .3 or less with both. Superformance gave me better velocity....100fps
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    Quote Originally Posted by Taupohunter View Post
    My 6.5PRC shot .3 or less with both. Superformance gave me better velocity....100fps
    Would you say those numbers would reverse with 150 class bullets?
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Would you say those numbers would reverse with 150 class bullets?
    Never actually tested superperformance and also not a prc but near enough my 6.5saum did 3080 with the 156 Berger I wouldn't hesitate to use the 26 with the heavier
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    Quote Originally Posted by Taupohunter View Post
    My 6.5PRC shot .3 or less with both. Superformance gave me better velocity....100fps
    Not that I have tried RL26, but I found Superformance more 'blasty' if that's a word than 2213.
    Taupohunter yourself, GPK and 25 08imp have given me a good picture of what to expect versus RL26 thank you
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