Thread: 7RM powder

Looking at rl22, retumbo, or 2217 for 162gr eld x. Any preferences?

Originally Posted by stevodog

Looking at rl22, retumbo, or 2217 for 162gr eld x. Any preferences?

I have 2 tins of RL22 if you are interested
$120

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2217 or 2225

I’ve found 2225 or RL25 best, 2217 also ok in some cases.

2217 x 72 grains. All you’ll ever need

The 2225 looks good. I see the loads are compressed at book max. Is a light 'crunch' not an issue? Haven't measured chamber or magazine so don't know if I have an OAL restrictions. Std t3

Thanks guys. I see the 2217 will be speedy sneaking over the book max as well.

My rifle didn't like 2217 with the 162 ELD-X. Goes good with IMR4831. Would have tried 2225 next as seems most common but couldn't get any at the time.

Oh yeah. I'm using imr4831 in 260 to good effect

I’m developing a load with RE26 and 180 ELD-M in mine. Still work to do, but I’m at 2780 fps so far and still on mild loads. I would use 2225 if not RE26 or 2217 for 162s.

RE22 is very temp sensitive and wouldn’t be my choice (through experience).

i'm using 2217 along with nosler 140gr partitions. bloody accurate and consistent

AR 2217, but AR 2213SC isn't bad as well.

Originally Posted by Mooseman

AR 2217, but AR 2213SC isn't bad as well.

My cousin gets good results from 2213 sc

Had 72 grains 2225 behind a vld 140 extremely accurate

I'm using 72.5 grains of 2217 in my rem mag with the 162 ELD-X. Really accurate load in mine, about 3030 fps from24" tube.

Now that is a bit over what is listed on the ADI website for a 162 grain bullet but is safe in my rifle.

I had good accuracy with 2213sc as well but about 100 fps slower for some reason. I hope this isn't too late and helps you out