Is anyone using Hodgdon retumbo in the 6.5 jap? Maybe someone has Quick Load and could find a starting load? Want to use the RCBS 140gr and the Lee cruise Missile.
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Is anyone using Hodgdon retumbo in the 6.5 jap? Maybe someone has Quick Load and could find a starting load? Want to use the RCBS 140gr and the Lee cruise Missile.
BR -
Howdy !
IMHO - Retumbo strikes me as being too slow in burn rate, for best performance in 6.5 Jap... even w/ a 140.
Just out of curiosity.... why Retumbo ?
Regards,
357Mag
Have some on hand and it works great out of the 6.5x55
Any other powder suggestions?
Mine really liked accurate 2230 with 100 gr bullets. I do not remember the dosage right now.
Problem is I will only be using the 140 RCBS and the Lee Cruise Missle 170gr . Wonder how 2230 would work with these?
From LoadData/Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook:
6.5 Japanese / 6.5x50mm Arisaka (Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook) Reloading Data n
Warning! Notes: cases: Norma; trim-to length: 1.978"; primers: Remington 9 1/2; primer size: Large Rifle; Lyman shell holder: No. 5; cast bullets used size to .264" to .266" dia.; firearm used: Japanese Service Carbine; barrel length: 19"; twist: 1-9"; groove diameter: .267"
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.
Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check Alliant 2400 16.5 1824
Remarks: sugg. start load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check Alliant 2400 19.0 2044
Remarks: max load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check IMR IMR-4227 21.0 2028
Remarks: sugg. start load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check IMR IMR-4227 23.0 2207
Remarks: max load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check IMR IMR-4198 24.0 2114
Remarks: sugg. start load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check IMR IMR-4198 27.0 2352
Remarks: max load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check IMR IMR-4895 28.0 2016
Remarks: sugg. start load
103 Cast #266305 Gas Check IMR IMR-4895 33.0 2375
Remarks: max load
119 Cast #266324 Alliant 2400 15.0 1615
Remarks: sugg. start load
119 Cast #266324 Alliant 2400 18.0 1868
Remarks: max load
119 Cast #266324 IMR IMR-4227 19.5 1893
Remarks: sugg. start load
119 Cast #266324 IMR IMR-4227 22.0 2083
Remarks: max load
119 Cast #266324 IMR IMR-4198 22.0 1919
Remarks: sugg. start load
119 Cast #266324 IMR IMR-4198 24.0 2057
Remarks: max load
119 Cast #266324 IMR IMR-4895 28.0 1976
Remarks: sugg. start load
119 Cast #266324 IMR IMR-4895 31.0 2092
Remarks: max load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check Alliant 2400 14.0 1488
Remarks: sugg. start load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check Alliant 2400 19.0 1960
Remarks: max load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check IMR IMR-4227 19.0 1818
Remarks: sugg. start load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check IMR IMR-4227 21.0 1988
Remarks: max load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check IMR IMR-4198 23.0 1980
Remarks: sugg. start load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check IMR IMR-4198 27.0 2145
Remarks: max load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check IMR IMR-4895 27.0 1996
Remarks: sugg. start load
129 Cast #266455 Gas Check IMR IMR-4895 31.0 2242
Remarks: max load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check Alliant 2400 14.0 1515
Remarks: sugg. start load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check Alliant 2400 18.0 1845
Remarks: max load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check IMR IMR-4227 18.0 1683
Remarks: sugg. start load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check IMR IMR-4227 21.0 1956
Remarks: max load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check IMR IMR-4198 22.0 1893
Remarks: sugg. start load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check IMR IMR-4198 26.0 2159
Remarks: max load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check IMR IMR-4895 26.0 1858
Remarks: sugg. start load
143 Cast #266469 Gas Check IMR IMR-4895 32.0 2272
That sure gives me loads for the 140gr RCBS thanks for all the data. Now if I can find some for the 6,5 cruise missle.
Thanks for taking all the time it took to type the data. it means a lot.
No problem, it was nothing really - just a cut and paste. Now if I could figure out how to make the columns all line up right!Originally Posted by brstevns
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