Thread: 2506 loads,gear

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.

Rust may damage the brass and/or cause the case to get stuck in the die. Only one sure wayto know tho...............
Greg

give the inside of the dies a wipe with 800-1200 wet and dry. clean dry and lube.
Should be fine but only one way to know.

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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 .

Hi guys just ordered a few sample pacs/powders etc was wanting the federal 210 primers but no go...got the cci instead...just as good ?

nothing wrong with cci primers

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

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Hi guys just ordered a few sample pacs/powders etc was wanting the federal 210 primers but no go...got the cci instead...just as good ?

As I understand it, Federal and CCI are made in the same factory to the same spec, in my rifles, no real diff,will use either but if you go Rem 91/2's, bad bad bad!

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Hi guys just ordered a few sample pacs/powders etc was wanting the federal 210 primers but no go...got the cci instead...just as good ?

I may be able to sell you 500 Federal Gold Medal 210(NOT THE MATCH ONES)

PM me if interested, I am in queenstown area

@Boaraxa I have some data here in my speer reloading manual that I can post if you want it just let me know what powder and projectile weight you are going for and I can see if I have data for your chosen powder.

Hi guys i got a few hundred cci so if they are ok il just use them the press i got is a cheapy Lee 50th Anniversary Kit the fella on youtube makes it look easy enough! im hoping there arnt going to be a bunch of they are usless comments on here after only ordering it today !!! i got 2 test bottles of adi 2209 and 2213sc and 3 different projectiles though all 117grn.Cheers.

There is nothing wrong with using a lee kit and don't let anyone tell you otherwise it is getting you up and running with reloading, I have the RCBS reloader special 5 starter kit which i ended up hire purchasing I am happy with that but did not get anywhere as much as what the lee kit comes with but still happy with it as it got me up and running and it came with a reloading manual where as the lee kit does not.

25-06 Load data from the speer manual for @Boaraxa I have skipped the data for the 85 grain bullet and gone from 100 grain upwards and only listed the powder brands commonly used over here

Testing done by speer with a remington 700 with 24" barrel, CCI 200 primers, max case length = 2.494", trim to length = 2.484, Max cartridge overall length = 3.250", brass = Winchester
C= Compressed load, *= Magnum primer used with this powder (I have excluded this data)

100 grain bullet, OAL 3.095"
Reloder 22: start 54.0 2945 fps, max 58.0 3248 fps

reloder 19: Start 53.0 2903 fps, max 57.0 3226 fps

reloder 25: Start 57.0 3123 fps, max 59.0C 3224 fps

H4831SC (ADI 2213SC): Start 51.0 2999 fps, max 55.0 3215 fps

Vihtavouri N160: start 49.0 2828 fps, max 53.0 3129 fps

115 Grain, OAL 3,200"
Reloder 25: start 52.0 2949 fps, Max 56.0 3155 fps

reloder 22: start 48.0 2852 fps, Max 52.0 3054 fps

H4831SC (ADI 2213SC): start 47.0 2821 fps, max 51.0 3025 fps

120 grain , OAL 3.200"

reloder 25: Start 56.0 2971 fps, max 58.0C 3071 fps

H4831SC (ADI 2213SC): Start 48.0 2769 fps, max 52.0 2958 fps

Reloder 22: start 48.0 2699 fps, max 52.0 2931 fps

H4350 (ADI 2209): start 44.0 2577 fps, max 48.0 2792 fps