Powders /Bolt gun

[Hattrick]

I'm thinking of a new build with a terminus action and spinning up one of barrel's for the grendel. Has anyone tried or have a load using R26 ? I'd be interested in hearing what you guys run/pushing in bolt guns.

[myrifle]

H4895,varget,arcomp,benchmark,8208,h335,h322,aa252 0,ramshot tac.

Some of these powders listed work best if the bullet being used cna be seated very long. Varget behind a 120 gold dot seated well past 2.300 coal length is magical.

[jasper2408]

Shooters World Match Rifle and SW Tactical are also pretty good powders but are more temp sensitive than some of the ones myrifle mentioned.

[EastTNHunter]

[Remington Jim]

Way to SLOW even with heavy bullets .

[Klem]

I'm thinking of a new build with a terminus action and spinning up one of barrel's for the grendel. Has anyone tried or have a load using R26 ? I'd be interested in hearing what you guys run/pushing in bolt guns.

Hattrick,

R26 is one of their slowest which means you will run out of case space long before you reach max pressure. 30% will be unburnt out the end of the muzzle and you will only get about 2,000fps. But it is safe for plinking, if you don't mind flames at night and larger than otherwise group sizes.

R15 is closer to optimum.

[Hattrick]

What kinda speed you get?

[Klem]

What kinda speed you get?

19" barrel
2300 fps 120ELD, 27.0/H4895 @ 57mm OAL.
2370 fps 120NBT, 27.7gn/H4895 @ 58mm OAL
2500 fps 107SMK, 28.5gn/8208 @ 57mm OAL
2510 fps 100NBT, 28.6gn/8208 @ 58mm OAL
2650 fps 100ELD 29.6/8208 @ 57mm OAL

I don't shoot heavier than 123 in this calibre - the case is too small. 123 is a great compromise for maximizing distance in a Grendel but it gets there slower than a wet week. Grendel shines at shorter ranges and hunting small-medium game with lighter bullets.