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Thread: Reloder 21 Question?

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    Boolit Mold
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    Reloder 21 Question?

    I recently inherited a few Lbs. of Reloder 21 powder in sealed, undamaged square cans. It appears that Reloder 21 was discontinued in or about 1972; so, I've not been able to get decent loading or burn rate information on it. I'm planning to shoot .30-06 Springfield -- 140 to 170 Gr. and 300-WSM -- 140 to 180 Gr bullets with it. A response from any old-timers out there with a good load-data memory or decent older reference books would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob Carney

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    Rob there is data in Sierra manual copy write 1971
    30-06, 150 gr Sierra
    RE-21 - 51.3 to 55.5 max, 2600-2800

    165 gr sierra
    46.5 to 55.5 max, 2400-2800

    168gr
    46 to 54.5 max, 2400-2800

    180 gr
    45.9 to 52.6 max, 2400- 2700

    190gr
    43.6 to 50.6 max, 2300-2600

    200 gr
    43.5 to 50.1 max, 2200-2500

    220 gr
    42.7 to 49.2 max, 2100-2400
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    I don't think it will work too well in the WSM case. I had 2 cans of it and it shined in the 257 Roberts. I'll dig up some data.

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    The Lyman 45th edition has load data for the 30-06 but lists different bullet weights and of course there is no data for the 300 wsm. Suggested starting load for a 130 gr bullet is 50 gr and max is approx. 56 grs for a 168gr bullet. Probably going to need a different powder for the 300 wsm.
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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
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