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Post by drinkwaj280 on Jul 16, 2020 16:19:17 GMT -5
Has anyone tried to develop SML loads with either of these powders?
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Post by hillbill on Jul 16, 2020 17:52:51 GMT -5
I have tried Varget with 325s in the .45, large doses and big speed but in hot weather it seems to act up a bit?
CFE 223 I have never tried, have some but never shot it after using H-4895.
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Post by drinkwaj280 on Jul 16, 2020 18:26:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the response. I wasn't planning on shooting bullets that heavy. I don't shoot heavier than 275 as of now. Surprised to hear Varget was temperature sensitive in the heat being a Extreme powder. How much powder charge was required? Velocity?
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Post by hillbill on Jul 16, 2020 19:30:13 GMT -5
I don't remember exactly but seems like well in excess of 100?
with a 275 4198 is hard to beat
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Post by afisher on Jul 16, 2020 20:11:23 GMT -5
Wouldn’t the CFE be a no-go since it’s a spherical powder?
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Post by Richard on Jul 16, 2020 20:41:55 GMT -5
Yes....unless you use a stick type booster under it.
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Post by drinkwaj280 on Jul 16, 2020 21:01:31 GMT -5
Hillbill thanks for the info. I picked up a can of IMR 4198 for testing purposes. My current load is Vitahvouri N120 72gr and a 270gr Parker E-Max at an average of 2785fps. I think my velocities would be better if I wasn't experiencing leaking from my ignition.
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Post by bkm on Jul 16, 2020 21:45:47 GMT -5
I found some old notes where i shot some Varget back in August of 2016. Trouble is I didn’t record the bullet weight. If memory serves me correct the bullet was a 275 Parker Match Hunter.
Anyway, for what it’s worth here we go. 75degrees Varget 29” bbl
75 gr. 2112 fps 85 gr. 2641 fps 90 gr. 2808 fps 95 gr. 2918 fps 97 gr. 2925 fps
I agree with u that Varget has potential. It is listed as the best Extreme powder Hodgdon makes with a .19fps/degree of temp.
Maybe one of the guys on this forum will run it for u in Quick Loads and give u a better idea on the maximum charge. I have QL but not experienced enough to trust myself. Hope this is helpful.
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