reviews on Reloader-15

[poor man]

anybody use it? i was looking at there site and they show it for almost every cal i shoot! i didnt think you could get a universal type powder like that, any input? i mostly want it for my 22-250 and 243 thanks....

 

[allaroundhunter]

I use it in my .243 and .308, and it has been great. As far as temperature sensitivity, it isn't as good as Varget, but that stuff is still hard to find.

Until Varget comes back to where I can get it regularly, I'll be sticking with Re-15 (and I will be perfectly happy doing so).

 

[Vol46]

I use it in my .308 and 22-250. It is my go to powder in both those calibers, although Varget is nearly as accurate. I recently started to experiment with IMR 8208 XBR in those rifles, but so far, Reloader 15 is what I load to hunt & shoot with.

 

[judgedelta]

I use it in .308 and 30-06. Especially good in hunting loads...

 

[targetshooter22]

For the family 243's, we have had great success in Varget (95 gr Noslers in the Winny), IMR 4350 (87 grain explodobullets for fun), and Reloader 19 (heavier 100 grain bullets for whitetail). The 308 is particularly fond of 4064, but am trying some others for fun. No experience with 22-250.

 

[poor man]

Thanks for the input...

 

[Rodahayes51]

I did a head to head comparison of RL15, Varget, IMR3031, IMR 4064, TAC, and AA2015 for 223 with 52 gr HDY BTHP, and RLR 15 was best of show. 26.2 gr load and 3200fps. TAC/4064 second, and AA2015 third.

 

[willymike]

I use RL-15 in 308 Win and 35 Whelen. I've found it to be clean burning and very accurate in both calibers. Temperature sensitivity has not been an issue with it either. I've not tried it in 243 or 22/250 so I can't speak to those applications, but I'm very much pleased with it for the two previously mentioned rifles.

 

[rayatphonix]

I use it exclusively for my 6mm turbo upper (Grendel case blown out and necked down to 6mm). Very consistent and accurate for that rifle. I've also used it for a 6.5 Creedmoor but found RL 17 works a little better.

 

[Crashbox]

I tried RL-15 in my Ruger No. 1-H .405 Winchester and it did NOT perform well (IMO, IMR 4320 is the cat's pajamas for it). However, I also have a Remington 700 in .35 Whelen which can make use of the RL-15 powder remaining.

YMMV.

 

[kerreckt]

Great in 308 with 168 and 175gr bullets

 

[Boho]

R-15 under a Speer 150gr is the most accurate load I've ever shot out of my Marlin 30-30

 

[49willys]

Willymike hit the nail on the head,35 whelen and rx 15 go together like peanut butter and jelly.

 

[Swampman]

I've found R-15 to be pretty good in .308 and excellent in 7.62x54r.
My only real issue is high pressures on very hot days, especially when ammo was exposed to direct sun.

I moved to Varget for its temperature insensitivity, but became disillusioned with it when I found out about its huge lot to lot variations.

I've pretty much gone to IMR 4064 for .308/30-06, the same powder I was using 35 years ago.

If you're looking for versatility, 4064 would be another powder to take a close look at.

 

[foxtail207]

Can anyone offer some RL15 recipes for 35 Whelen. I'm getting ready to start reloading for the Whelen. A friend, with the same rifle as mine, swears by 59 grains of RL15 using 225 grain Barnes TXS bullets. I will be using those bullets also.

 

[Don McDowell]

I like it in the 223,30-30,30-30 ai, 308 and 405 Winchester. I've used it in other cartridges but these are the ones it works the best in for me.

 

[gotboostvr]

I use it in 5.56 & .308. Works well in both cartridges. I have no complaints!

 

[sexybeast]

Back a few years ago when I was really into long range shooting I did some research on what the army used for its .308 sniper rounds. I found that they had switched from a 168 to a 175gr Sierra Matchking and RL 15 powder in a commercial case [not nato case] and the results improved.
I've used it for 223, 308, 300 savage, and 30-06. Its a good powder

 

[Flatbush Harry]

I have had excellent results with RL-15 in .308 Win. Under Hornady A-MAX & Match 168gr, SMK 168 and Nosler 168gr CCs, it has produced outstanding accuracy. Unfortunately, I have not seen it on shelves in a year. Fortunately, I have found that Norma 203B is an excellent substitute. I have also found that IMR 4064 works beautifully in my rifles under 175-178gr SMKs and A-MAXs.

Good luck,

FH

 

[Arkansas Paul]

I picked up a pound and tried it with .30-06 loads with 165 grain SGK bullets. Had great results accuracy wise. Haven't ran any of them through a chrono but they drop the deer quick, so I really don't care.

 

[judgedelta]

I use 54.0 with a Nosler 225 BT. Sierra lists 54.4 as max with their 225 bullet. The Barnes copper bullets are long for weight; might get some pressure with a heavy load. You pay your money and take your chances... Be safe.