Thread: 284 Winchester with RL 26

Originally Posted by Gerardo

does anyone have some data for RL26 in a 284 Winchester? In particular with a 160gr TMK. Its finally arrived! :-)

In the 284 ive only run 180gr eldms with RE26 thus far. It seems to go pretty good thou, Velocity is good at 2850 fps from a 22" barrel. Thats with 57gr of RE26. This rifle has a long throat, and bullet is seated right out in the neck.

Just running it thru Quickload with a 162 eldm seated at a coal of 3.100", 59.5gr of RE26 gives 3% compressed load, just shy of max pressure, and a velocity of 2975 fps from a 22" barrel.

If you happen to have any IMR 7828 ssc lying about, it goes really well with 162's in the 284 as well. Its a damn good powder