Reloader 15

[Richard Slaton]

With Varget sometimes getting hard to find figured I could need a plan B so after a little research and because I had some decided to give Reloader 15 a try in the 6BrX. It’s listed as a little faster than Varget so with my short barrel could be a plus. Loaded a few at a somewhat mild load and some as a somewhat hot load and headed to the range. 1st test showed promise with the milder load grouping better. So after looking the #’s over I loaded a few of the Mild load +.2 and a few of the hotter -.2 and a few of my Varget load and headed to the range. Both Reloader 15 were a little faster, both loads the SD and ES we’re lower and the milder load grouped better than the Varget load which all sounds good until you get home and run a patch down the barrel I’m talking major fouling dirty
My ? Is do you think this could affect
Accuracy during a F class match in which I normally shoot 75 rounds?
What do you think
Jrs

[brett collins]

MR. RICHARD
rl-15 may be dirty but accuracy speaks for its self. and i find varget to be dirty as well. The only problem I have with rl-15 is temperature stability in the hot summer months. you will need to develop a different load for above 80deg. other than that it’s a great powder.

[brett collins]

richard if i was out of varget and looking for a new powder my first step would be N140

[Steve Gilley]

I have used a lot of R15 and love it in the cooler months..I’ve shot some of my best match scores with it. In my 6.5 x 47 I got excellent results at 38.2 grains and 130 Bergers. Shot real good at 38.7 grains but was too hot of a load in 90+F weather! Have used it in my 6Br also with good results. Have not tried it in 6Brx yet.

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