Alternative Powders for 6.5 Creedmoor and 260

[Ram]

I'm out of H4350 and haven't see any in almost two years. I can get IMR4350, but I have tried to avoid it because its a PITA in my powder measure. I can also get Re17, but I never had luck finding an accurate load in any caliber.

Has anyone used N140 or Varget with 140s?

 

[Spook]

Doesnt get too much better than RL-17 in my .260

 

[Laurie]

Viht N150 usually gives good results in the Creedmoor / 260 / 6.5X47L trio if the barrel likes H4350. (N550 too for higher MVs, but at the risk of reduced barrel life and some temperature sensitivity.)

 

[500Stroker]

Try 33gr of Varget with 140gr Game King bullets.
They are not real fast but I get great groups at 600 yards with my 6.5 Creedmoor.
Good Luck

 

[bsumoba]

http://www.recobstargetshop.com/browse.cfm/2,65.html

H4350 in stock here

 

[Peterbilt2007]

Another vote for Varget. 1 ragged hole at 100 yds with 140 Bergers

 

[6.5 gren guy]

38gr of Varget under 142 smk's are not speed demons but very accurate. My .260 also loves RL17 43.9gr under 140amax is like a laser and no pressure issues

 

[ohearchai]

H4831 or H4831sc, are others

 

[Ram]

http://www.recobstargetshop.com/browse.cfm/2,65.html

H4350 in stock here

Thanks for the tip. I hesitated to post until I receive the package, but it is scheduled for delivery Monday.

 

[cotntop]

Only sub for H4350 is H4350.

 

[madderg]

If you can find it Norma 203B for lighter bullets, and 204 for the heavy weights.

 

[djtjr]

I've actually had a lot of luck with rl22 in my 260 with 140s.

 

[jcampbellsmith]

Viht N160 and N165 are worth a try too. Regards JCS