257 wby and retumbo

MRxHILLBILLY · 06-05-2011, 01:35 PM

Is anyone using retumbo in their 257 wby and shooting the 80 gr barnes ttsx? I can find load data for heavier bullets but nothing for the 80gr. thanks for your time.

Ridge Runner · 06-05-2011, 01:43 PM

Retumbo works well in cartridges from the 243 on up, with the really heavyweight for caliber bullets, my guess is its too slow for the Bee and 80 gr bullets, 120's sure, but not 80's.
RR

MRxHILLBILLY · 06-05-2011, 08:27 PM

any suggestions for loads for the 115 vld's by berger?

Ridge Runner · 06-06-2011, 11:48 AM

retumbo could work ok for that bullet, or maybe even better H-1000, or H-4831, RE22 would work, some folks love it but I don't care for it. IMR 7828 is another good candidate, of these you'll find one your rifle likes.
RR