R-26 is it the unicorn it seems to be?

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magshooter1

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Haven't seen any in over a year available anywhere. In fact, to me, Alliant seems to be the least available powder brand there is. Is it available anywhere?
 

The Norseman

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The other day I was able to get Alliant Reloder 22. Going
to use it in my 270Win, 270WSM, 30-06Sprg, and
300WSM.

That RL26 is non-existent. I too want some. I check
everywhere. The other powder I have been looking
for is RL19. I borrowed RL19 to try in the 270Win. It
is a powder I would not ignore.

I suspect a lot of Powders are on those Cargo Ships off
shores awaiting to be unloaded.

The Best to you and your Endeavors.
 

gunzo

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R26 is up against some very stiff competition for the hardest to get powder.

Each & every brand & popular numbers are in extremely short or non existent supply, for a multitude of reasons.

Look at as many dealers as possible, search often & keep your ear to the wall. Some will turn up eventually, we hope.

Welcome to the forum.
 

magshooter1

Bearcat
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Hope R-22 works for you in that .270 WSM. My .270 WSM didn't like it at all. Switched to MagPro and got very good groups. I have plenty of R-19.
Lucked into a 5# jug (at pre crazy prices) a little over a year ago.
 

The Norseman

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I have not tried the Alliant Reloader 22 in my 270WSM yet.
Currently working on breaking in barrels on two 300WSMs.

I tried the RL22 the other day in the Browning. With just
three reloads at 30yds I got a clover leaf group. That's
encouraging.

Tried the Savage. Same reloads, not as impressive, but
still under an inch. The lighter trigger threw me.

Reloaded 6 cartridges to try later. RL22 appears to be
good to me.

Thank you for the advice on the 270WSM (using IMR 4350
currently).
 

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