Varget powder Question?

gnab2 · #1 10-05-2007, 08:40 PM

I have never used Varget powder. Has anyone used this for a 7mm Mag or 30-06 or both? I have heard good and bad on this powder. I am think about using this for both guns. Is there a better powder that I could use? I am also thinking of IMR4350.. Thanks

winmagman · #2 10-05-2007, 08:54 PM

What bullet weights are we talking about, that will help folks help you out.

Eaglet · #3 10-05-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by winmagman

What bullet weights are we talking about, that will help folks help you out.

That's correct! Also, let me tell you friend, Varget is a great powder if used where it's called for.

specweldtom · #4 10-05-2007, 11:10 PM

I just loaded some 7-08 120gr ballistic tips with Varget to try it out. Used CCI 250 BR primers.

Eaglet, do you have a primer preference for Varget? The 250's work good with H-414, so that's why I used them.

Tom

Eaglet · #5 10-06-2007, 02:18 AM

specweldtom,

I've only used it with FEDERAL MATCH GM210M PRIMERS, on my son's 308. with great accuracy. I also like the CCI 250, but never used it with Varget. Let us know!

gnab2 · #6 10-07-2007, 07:59 AM

I am going to be shooting 139 and may be the 154 gr Horandy sst. I think that I will be getting good results on deer in Texas and Missiouri. Season is coming quick and I am getting ichy.... Thanks

WAMBO · #7 10-07-2007, 08:33 AM

Varget is a little fast but might be ok with light bullets, IMR4350 would work better.
H4831 and RL22 is a better choice for the heavier bullets in both cartridges.
JMHO,
Wayne aka WAMBO