Long Rifle
Long Rifle is optimized for the 6.5 Creedmoor. Whether with lightweight, moderate or heavy bullets loaded in this cartridge, Long Rifle yields high loading densities and optimized velocities. If you seek accuracy, one of the keys is to find a propellant that can “fill the case and seek maximum velocity”.
Folks often ask us for alternatives to H4350, which is the fastest of the 4350 derivatives on the market. Quite simply, Long Rifle is our alternative to H4350. It is only slightly faster than H4350.
This propellant has a burn rate optimized for 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, and .30-06 Springfield. Our initial evaluation in the .300 Winchester Magnum also proves its ability to meet 2900 feet per second with a 190 grain bullet.
Our accuracy testing revealed no group over ⅞ MOA, with many groups ½ MOA or better. We have received numerous reports of Long Rifle’s ability to approach the elusive 1-hole group. And these reports are received often enough that it no longer surprises us.
Despite Long Rifle being an extruded propellant, we have found good flow characteristics through a volumetric powder dump. The grain is narrow, and cut short. While some reloaders insist on weighing each powder charge, we did not find that extra time necessary when loading for accuracy with this propellant.
Another advantage to Shooters World propellants is the long track record of these propellants. Our manufacturer has been making propellants since 1920.
In addition to Shooters World reload data directly accessible from our home page, many of our propellants are sold throughout Europe under the Lovex brand. The Lovex published reloading manual is available on-line, and also linked directly from the www.shootersworldpowders.com website home page. There, you can find additional data for such calibers as 7mm Remington Magnum, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 6.5×55 Swedish, 8mm Mauser, and even .338 Lapua Magnum.
The density of Long Rifle is approximately 0.9 grams/cc. It contains a level of flash suppressant. Its extruded geometry is of a narrow diameter, and cut short. Therefore, its drop consistency through a volumetric charger is quite consistent for an extruded propellant.
Under the Lovex brand, this propellant is referred to as S065.