J jpbaker Well-Known Member Joined Feb 15, 2011 Messages 225 Jul 18, 2011 #1 Hey guys, Does anyone here use Hodgdon Varget in a .300wm? I got some for my 30-06, and was wondering about the .300wm. I know its a faster burning powder, but was just curious about results.
Hey guys, Does anyone here use Hodgdon Varget in a .300wm? I got some for my 30-06, and was wondering about the .300wm. I know its a faster burning powder, but was just curious about results.
D Dano1 Well-Known Member Joined Dec 20, 2008 Messages 590 Location Idaho Falls, Idaho Jul 18, 2011 #2 It won't work for a .300 Win mag, it's too fast. It's almost too fast for a .30-06, however I do load it for my father's Ruger No. 1 in a .30-06 using a 150g bullet. It shoots fine for him and is what he wants. Dan
It won't work for a .300 Win mag, it's too fast. It's almost too fast for a .30-06, however I do load it for my father's Ruger No. 1 in a .30-06 using a 150g bullet. It shoots fine for him and is what he wants. Dan
J jeffro Well-Known Member Joined Nov 15, 2006 Messages 197 Jul 18, 2011 #3 Look at some reloading data.
C Camshaft Well-Known Member Joined Jun 14, 2010 Messages 554 Location Bakersfield, Ca Jul 18, 2011 #4 That's really fast powder for that cartridge. Maybe jump up to reloader19. Or H4831. If your set on varget I would stick with a really light bullet.
That's really fast powder for that cartridge. Maybe jump up to reloader19. Or H4831. If your set on varget I would stick with a really light bullet.
