Thread: Is RL17 a barrel burner?

Originally Posted by Kudu

Have you tried the N550 with 140gn projectiles? When I got my .284 I got a can of RL17, but now its running out I can't seem to find any anywhere, so am looking at other powders. Have heard that H4350 is also good. Any .284 users tried that?

Without to much of a thread steal has anyone used the Berger 140gn VLD Hunting projectiles on deer?

@Kudu Yes i use them in my 708 and they are very forgiving, have had a couple hit a bit far back but yet dead on their feet due to the fragmentation of the projectile. Have shot animals from 15m to 350 and none have complained.

Well i have also gone .284, currently with Scott at mo. I will be looking to start with AR2209 as i have LOADS of it for my 708 but also have a look at a new powder that is due here soon. Details on Rifle and load etc to come

Hamish