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    Recommend a powder to replace Varget

    Hi what powder are you using to replace Varget.
    I'm reloading 30 cal 243 and 22-250
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    N-140. I used varget in my 308 and when I moved over to the vihtavouri powder it was a very similar load.

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    Same here, Vit N140.
    Use it in my 6mmbr and .224 weatherby , also used it in my .243 when I had that.

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    For heavier bullets in .243 (over 80gn) N160 is recommended.

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    RS52 performs very like varget, but its double based. Perhaps if you list intended bullet weights so you can get more detailed answers
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    We have all moved onto the Lovex powders

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    I haven't, I've still got around 10 tubs of Varget left!
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbranthwaite View Post
    RS52 performs very like varget, but its double based. Perhaps if you list intended bullet weights so you can get more detailed answers
    I'm using
    150 gr sp in the .308
    180gr. 200gr. 220gr sp in the 30-06
    55gr v max in 22-250
    100gr sp in 243

    Thanks for the replys
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbranthwaite View Post
    RS52 performs very like varget, but its double based. Perhaps if you list intended bullet weights so you can get more detailed answers
    To be honest there are elements of Nitro in most powders these days. RS52 is not a conventional DB powder by formulation but it is very good with temp stability and producing high velocities without nasty spikes.

    I used circa 450 rounds of 5.56 with it last week at the Imperial with temps topping 32 degrees with no surprises.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1 mill View Post
    150 gr sp in the .308
    55gr v max in 22-250
    These two can use the same powder, I used to use H4895 but now use N140 or Reloder 15 for this role.




    Quote Originally Posted by 1 mill View Post
    180gr. 200gr. 220gr sp in the 30-06

    100gr sp in 243
    I use Reloder 17 / Reload Swiss RS 60 ( same powder) to get much better velocity in these exact two combinations than I would with a powder of the above burn rate.

    If you wanted to use just one powder for all four, Reloder 15/ N140 would be my recommendation but RL17/RS60 gives amazing results in the 243 and 3006 with the heavier bullets you are using, 100fps over other powders with no extra pressure.
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    Lovex

    Try the Lovex powders. Our local guy sells it and its great, cheaper than vit too. still getting great results and i was a Varget super fan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Parabuteo View Post
    To be honest there are elements of Nitro in most powders these days. RS52 is not a conventional DB powder by formulation but it is very good with temp stability and producing high velocities without nasty spikes.

    I used circa 450 rounds of 5.56 with it last week at the Imperial with temps topping 32 degrees with no surprises.

    I was told that powder with nitro in them are unstable

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    Quote Originally Posted by DedIdick View Post
    I haven't, I've still got around 10 tubs of Varget left!
    nice one...

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    That's i got got good deal on 3.5KG of N140. From Fox Firearms cheaper than Hannams

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simon_S View Post
    I was told that powder with nitro in them are unstable
    It depends how it is added. RS Powders are steeped in the stuff so it is very equally distributed. I cant see how it would be unstable, it is certainly less spikey and more forgiving, seeing a lot of use in CSR for heavier bullets.

    The only downside with any DB powder might be slightly accellerated throat wear and cracking but we will get that regardless because of rapid 10 shot strings with little cooling I am afraid.

    IF it is slightly temp unstable, which I was told it wasnt, in normal British weather we probably would not notice.
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