Reloader 16

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stagpanther

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Was at a LGS for scope rings when I noticed some 1 lbrs squirreled away on a shelf. Haven't seen this available anywhere for about 3 years and broke down and bought 2 @ $70.00 each. Was I nuts? Anyone seen it anywhere else at any price?
 
I went through a couple of pounds in .260 Rem. As I recall velocities were higher than 4350 but groups were average using 140 & 142 SMK's. I think I still have a half pound.

As far as price if you need it then go for it. I just saw where Midway has 8 pounders of Shooters World Precision Rifle for $372 and I thought that was too high but if I was down to my lst pound of Varget I might have jumped on it.
 
I have the better part of a couple pounds aging on my shelf. I tried it in my 6.5CM and using the proper load data for the bullet I was using it was sticking cases and blowing out primer pockets under half way through my work up. Velocity was very high as well at that point. At this point I scored 12 pounds of H4350 and haven’t messed with the RE16 since.
 
Reloader 16 worked well for me in 6.5 Creedmoor, and 30-06 Springfield. I used it for awhile when H-4350 was not available. AAs I recall, RL 16 velocities were higher as noted above, but I found RL 16 to be quite the dirty burning powder. Overall, if I could not get H-4350 I would search for RL 16
 
I finally ran out of RL 15, arguable the most versatile of all the RL powders. It's amazing how many phishing scam sites have popped up during the pandemic. Watch out.
 
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Wow! I won’t pay that. I’ll take a 5 yr break before I drop that kind of money! Seems like primers will go stupid too if they ever come back.
 
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