Favorite Varget alternative for 105 class bullets in straight 6BR

[Rtheurer]

I use RL-16 for long range BR. in my dashers.

I have found I have to adjust all powders to the range conditions.
What difference does it make if I adjust .1 or .15gr? I still have to make an adjustment.

CW

These are two completly diffrent powders from two completly Manufactures.

 

[Mulligan]

These are two completly diffrent powders from two completly Manufactures.

Yep, you are 100% correct. I didn't proof read what I typed before posting.

I use RL-15 in my bench guns.
I have used 16 in my F-Class rigs with much success.

Thanks for bringing it my attention.

CW

 

[Belly Benchrester]

29.2 with 108s and 29.4 with 105s. 2700 ish FPS with N140

 

[Laurie]

It is very temp sensitive.

Yes, it's the only powder that has given me concerns in Northern Britain. That was an absolutely peak load in 90gn bullet 223, but even in our temperature ranges we usually have little or nothing to worry about.

 

[ghostrider272]

Working on developing IMR 4320 loads... Not on the list.

 

[coorslight]

Working on developing IMR 4320 loads... Not on the list.

I too am trying this, my friend had 5 lbs. of IMR 4320 sitting in his gun shop so i grabbed it.

 

[jpmimproved]

Interesting, I had not heard of IMR4320 but the burn rate chart shows it right next to Varget. Has anyone had luck with it?

 

[STOMP442]

When doing load testing with my three 6BRs and 105s or 107s Varget was the least accurate out of the three powders I had on hand to try in all three rifles. Varget, IMR4064, and H4895. I have one rifle that prefers the 4064 and the other two are running H4895.

 

[Rat Rifle]

Yep. My question would be, what powders can be sub‘ed for H4895 ??

 

[Dgd6mm]

I'm wondering where the SW Precision powder 6br shooters are. It's supposed to be a good alternative to Varget. I have it and intend to use it in my next 6br barrel. This year.

 

[Lone Hunter]

I'm wondering where the SW Precision powder 6br shooters are. It's supposed to be a good alternative to Varget. I have it and intend to use it in my next 6br barrel. This year.

Same here. Getting the parts in to put another 6BR together and have SW Precision waiting on it. Will be a little while before it’s done then will post on it too.

 

[Owens85]

Interesting, I had not heard of IMR4320 but the burn rate chart shows it right next to Varget. Has anyone had luck with it?

I believe imr 4320 has been discontinued so may want to take that into consideration

 

[newbieshooter]

I'm wondering where the SW Precision powder 6br shooters are. It's supposed to be a good alternative to Varget. I have it and intend to use it in my next 6br barrel. This year.

more references:

Shooters World Precision Rifle -- Replacement for Varget?

Just as the title states. Apples to apples has anyone tested it against Varget in depth including temperature sensitivity, charge weight, velocity, accuracy, etc?? Link to Powder Valley (but out of stock currently): https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/product/shooters-world-precision-rifle/

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[shoot4fun]

I'm wondering where the SW Precision powder 6br shooters are. It's supposed to be a good alternative to Varget. I have it and intend to use it in my next 6br barrel. This year.

Same here. Getting the parts in to put another 6BR together and have SW Precision waiting on it. Will be a little while before it’s done then will post on it too.

It appears I may have been one of the few that voted for SWP but it's okay. People who aren't using it don't know what they are missing. I have had excellent results with Precision and both 105 Hybrid and 108 BTHP in the 6BR.
As for temp sensitivity, I have shot it in everything from 90's down to 30's and it has seemed to be less so than Varget.

 

[JJC]

I was running 29.0-29.5 of IMR 4320 with a moly Berger 105 VLD. Not the fastest in the world, a full case and accurate enough for prone shooting at 600 yards. You may need a drop tube. Pretty sure there is an article on this site about substituting IMR 4320 in 6BR and 308 written during last powder fiasco.

 

[Jtate]

N140

 

[kindabitey]

I'm wondering where the SW Precision powder 6br shooters are. It's supposed to be a good alternative to Varget. I have it and intend to use it in my next 6br barrel. This year.

SW powders are made in the Czech Republic. If I recall, there's something political going on in that area, so it's probably going to be a while before it's available in the US again.

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[Dgd6mm]

Good thing I have it already. Enough for a barrel and part of another barrel. Just started testing Match last week in my .223.

 

[Matt_3479]

N-140 produced exceptional es and sd’s, good velocity, very clean and fantastic accuracy. Have a second barrel being spun up right. I have n150 to try in the first barrel once I put everything back together and compare the difference. Hoping to run n150 with similar results in the second barrel.

tbese are bra’s though

 

[JEFFPPC]

I’m surprised at the popularity of RL15 with its supposed temperature sensitivity. For those using it, is it for short range BR?

Don't be fooled by the power of advertising and ill conceived testing designed to give a predetermined conclusion. Test under real life conditions yourself. You may be quite surprised at the results. A sticker slapped on a jug does not make it a fact.