Hogden Benchmark ????

[TAC77]

Wanted to know what imput anyone may have regarding Hogden's Benchmark powder. I have been using Varget but with my new rifle the load that I have found best is 44.7 grns Varget pushing a 155 grn Lapua Scenar. Only problem is that this is a very compressed load and I am finding some 'spring back' resulting in irregular seating depths. Did some research and am going to try Benchmark,was about the only powder that I could find right now), if anyone has any experience with this please send me your imput, both positive and negative.

Thanks

TAC77

 

[doubleDarms]

I tried Benchmark in both a 22-250 and a .222 Rem. and it didn't do so hot for me. W760 and H380 both out shoot it in the 250 with my bullet. And the .222 seems to like H4895 and H322 alot better than Benchmark. Who knows though you may get different results.

 

[scout1]

Tac, I use Varget with the 168;s and 175's and Benchmark with the 155 Scenars.
I shoot a stock Remmy with a 26' 12 twist barrel and it loves Benchmark. 2900+ fps is achievable