6.5 PRC Local Powder Choices

[General RE LEE]

I know this has been discussed a bunch, but I want some feedback on the local 6.5 PRC powders I can get at my shop.

I will be loading 147 ELDMs and accuracy trumps speed.

Retumbo
Ramshot Grand
Staball HD
H4831 SC

What are you all's experience with these powders?

 

[mthunter1989]

Only one I've tried out of those choices in my Roughtech 6.5 PRC is Staball HD. LIttle slower velocity wise than H1000, but accuracy was great. I was loading for the 143gr ELD-X. 5 round groups at 100 yards were all right around 1/2" during a pressure test. I don't think I got a picture of a group during zeroing before last rifle season here, but it got boring watching the hole get slightly bigger with each of the 10 shots.

 

[mthunter1989]

This was the pressure test. Charge weights whited out for safety. Not over max, but very close to what Hodgdon has listed.