Tell me about Varget powder
07-10-2012, 12:55 PM
#21
Spike
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Idaho Falls
Posts: 5
Great for 7.62 X54R
I use it for 7.62 X 54R in my scoped Mosin Nagant. Using 150 gr Hornady Interlocks I get 1 1/4 inch groups at an average velocity of 2890 FPS. Winchester factory with 180 gr. soft points group at over 2". This powder in my handloads makes the old Soviet battle rifle into a decent short range hunting rifle.
07-11-2012, 09:02 AM
#22
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 67
Varget?
When I start load development Varget is always one of the powders I try.As has been said, Varget functions best in smaller volume cartridges. It has done acceptably well in my 25/06 but, not the best.
I use it in a 308 and a 257 Roberts. I like Varget because it seems to be less heat sensitive than the other powders I use regularly.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!
I use it in a 308 and a 257 Roberts. I like Varget because it seems to be less heat sensitive than the other powders I use regularly.
GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!!
07-12-2012, 10:43 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,081
