20 Vartarg Powders?

[300meter]

I have been loading H4198 in my 20VT with a 32 Vmax. That powder is currently not available. Was wondering if anyone has had success with H322 or H335?
Thanks!

 

[SmokinJoe]

AA2200 is hard to beat, and maybe available, too.

 

[pacificman]

Alliant reloader 7 is another good one.

 

[nr123]

I've used both RL-7 and AA2200 with good results.

 

[Jeff]

I've used both RL-7 and AA2200 with good results.

RL-7 in mine

 

[jcm24m]

Vit N-120 works exceptionally well for me and burns so clean compared to others

 

[SBS]

I get great, almost identical accuracy and velocity with RL-7 and N-120 using necked down R-P .221 brass, 12 twist barrel.

 

[Prose]

H-335 did a wonderful job in mine. The 20 caliber page on the main site has a good load listed that will equal the H4198 Velocities. 22.4 grains with a Rem 7 1/2 I believe.

 

[TheCZKid]

With 32 Vmax I recommend RL-7, AA2200 and N-120, I had good results with CFE-BLK also.

 

[300meter]

I was looking at the 20 caliber page and saw the H335 and H322 loads listed. Those are powders I have and could easily try. Like to ask and see if anyone else has had experience with them. Appreciate the replies.

 

[moondog]

When I was running my VarTarg H-335 was my go to powder. Very accurate with the 32 Sierras.

 

[JSH]

I honestly have not found a powder that did not work at least acceptable with 32-34 grain bullets in my 20VT.
I have used a lot of odd and ends of powders just to be rid of the 1/3-1/2 cup left in a container. Like others I liked the H4198, I am all but out myself. The IMR works as well but is a royal pita to keep from bridging.
One fellow inquired to Hodgdon about H4198 and their response was something to the effect it is not a popular powder, he and the others three people that use it will have to find something else.

Last big batch of little cases I loaded, 17 and 20’s. I went with AA2220.
I myself would like to see some “fresh” data for some of these new powders.

 

[L.Sherm]

AA2200 Is a good powder for the 20VT, my only knock is its a little temp sensitive.
If you dont load it to max in cool temps then shoot in hotter temps you should be fine.

 

[K9TXS]

I went from H4198 to AA2200 to AA2230.

The AA2230 meters very well and works really good with the 32 gr and 40 gr Hornady Vmax.. I got the AA2230 when the AA2200 was on short supply.

 

[Hotshot]

I went with 8208 when I ran out of H4198. 19 grains shoots to the same point of aim and very accurate in my 2 vartargs. I didn't bother to chronograph it because I don't care. I found a few 1 pounders of H4198 and an 8 pounder of IMR4198 over the winter so I can switch back.

 

[L.Sherm]

One good thing about AA powders there available.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

X-terminator will run in the 18.5-20.5 gr range with 32 gr bullets. And is easy to find.

 

[Hotshot]

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Even with all these great alternatives, I sure will miss H4198 if this shortage continues. It's my favorite in the 17Fireball too.

 

[1raggedhole]

I have had good luck with H335, rem 7-1/2 and 32 vmax in my cooper 38. 21.8gr gets me about 3700fps. Remington brass. I do notice that hot days on prairie dog fields do increase pressure a bit. That load was too hot for cci 400.

 

[chuckshooter]

I have had good luck with H335, rem 7-1/2 and 32 vmax in my cooper 38. 21.8gr gets me about 3700fps. Remington brass. I do notice that hot days on prairie dog fields do increase pressure a bit. That load was too hot for cci 400.

I have slowly changed all my loads to CCI450's because 400's were not holding up. plus It's one less primmer to have on hand.