different powder for 6.5&.308

[Chiquita]

I am relatively new to reloading and still learning.

I want to try VihtaVuori powder for .308 (168 & 175 grain) and the 6.5CM (123,129,140,142 grain)

Which powder/s would you recommend for me to start on?

I see on their site that 140, 150, 160, 550 and others are good for the mentioned calibers and grains. But where do I start? Do I just a couple of pounds each and see how each performs?

Thanks for your replies.

 

[22DASHER]

555 is supposed to be a very good/new powder and comparable to H4350 so definitely think about that for the 6.5. Also should add I just got a bunch of 540 to try in my BR... it’s roughly in the Varget range

 

[Sandstorm]

I have used VV 150 and 160 in my 308 and 150 may work in the 6.5 as well...although
I use Varget in my 6.5 and RL16 is ever better with the 140gr Bergers.
Just some more stuff to think about....Keep it simple at first and just pick a powder for each and a
Bullet for each...like 168 SMK for 308 and 140 Berger for 6.5.....That combo works for me.
The 140 SMK works real well behind the RL16 ..just my 2c

 

[std7mag]

I've been debating on switching over to VihtaVouri recently.
With the shortages about, while a little more expensive than Alliant, Hodgdon, the VihtaVouri has been readily available locally.

 

[Retired Grunt]

I shot 550 from my 6.5 CM on Friday. Not bad but I need a better load and Seating depth test. I had loaded it in August and just got to shoot it.

 

[Liven The Dream]

N-150 ,R-15, H-4895, 4064,4320@R-19 have worked in .308

The Shooters World S062 is making .308 Fans Happy also VG in .223

Have there 4350 on Back Order ?

Finding Powder is the Trick as of late !!

 

[Chiquita]

Thank you all for your replies.

 

[Juppe12]

I have .308 and 6.5 CRM.
For .308 168gr/175gr and 6.5 CRM 123gr N150 has been best. For 6.5CRM 140/142gr I have used earlier N550 but now switching to N555, main reason is that N555 is more temperature stable and it does not leave barrel so dirty as N550.
I have got best results with mentioned powders about 87-95% of maximum vihtavuori table loads

 

[ebb]

If you don't have lots of powder already in hand and are stocking up for the first time I would consider picking a powder that is a low heat powder and easy on barrels. H1000 , Hybrid 100V, and VV165 come to mind, but here is a chart here in the article section that will have more. You talk about a 6.5 so I assume that you mean a creedmoor, I would bet VV160 or VV165 would be ideal for that gun.

 

[joshb]

I use V135 in my 308s with outstanding results.

 

[coldboreshot]

I have found that N140 replicates Varget grain for grain in several of my 308 loads. Especially using Sierra 175MK.

 

[Juppe12]

I use V135 in my 308s with outstanding results.

N135 and 168gr SMK is quite good solution.

 

[Chiquita]

I have worked with IMR4064 & Varget with pretty good results. But I do want to venture into other powders like Vihtavuori & Shooters world.

Thank you all for your replies.