Is reloader 15 a double base powder?

Is reloader 15 a double base powder?

RL 15 is a double base powder, which usually makes it more sensitive to temperature, I found that RL 22 in 6.5 certainly was. Varget is one of the Extreme series of powders from Hodgdon, which are designed to be temp insensitive.

Is Reloder 26 temp stable?

Until recently, Alliant’s Reloder line has not provided competitive temperature stability characteristics. That’s changed with Reloder powders: 16, 23 and 26. They are advertised as stable across a vast spread of temperatures.

How big is a.223 Remington powder bullet?

.223 Remington Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. Min Charge Bullet Type Alliant – RL-15 69 gr. 2.250 in. 24.0 gr. Tipped Match King Hodgdon – Benchmark 35 gr. 2.280 in. 24.5 gr. BT Hodgdon – Benchmark 36 gr. 2.200 in. 24.4 gr. VG Hodgdon – Benchmark 40 gr. 2.280 in. 25.3 gr. BT

Which is the best 223 powder for reloading?

Here’s a look at excellent 223 reloading powder for each case: Small game and varmint, like prairie dogs, rabbits, woodchucks, etc., are best hunted with lighter, high-velocity bullets. They won’t be as accurate in high winds, but the distances are usually shorter, and wind plays less of a factor.

Is the Reloader 15 good for a pistol?

But I would assume Reloader 15 is way to slow burning for pistols. RL15 isn’t good for pistols. The 2010 Alliant manual has a load of 28gr RL15 behind a Nosler 50gr BT with a Min OAL of 2.2″ and 25gr (compressed) behind a Speer 62gr FMJ with a Min OAL of 2.255″.

Which is the best cartridge for a reloader?

If you’re a reloader, it’s because you value having extra control over what goes into every round. Of course, you can also end up saving a substantial amount of money. Of all the cartridges out there, 223 Remington/5.56mm NATO cartridges are popular for a number of reasons.