N160 for 6.5 prc?

[OG-danimal]

Anybody use N160 for loading 6.5prc? I was thinking about using it for the 131 hammer hunter. Thanks

 

[sable tireur]

While I like both the 131 Hunter and VVN-160, the combination might be just a pinch too fast for this cartridge. I prefer a full or nearly full case of the powder I test, for consistency alone if nothing else. VVN-160 didn't get me up to the nearly full point although performance was fine, a little slower than other powders I tried but it is a cooler burning powder by comparison.

The best performance from my notes indicate VVN-555 and Re-26 as the best in my rifles. Nearly full or full case higher velocities with fine accuracy.

Enjoy!