What powder has the same burn rate as Varget ?

[wbm]

I replaced Varget with IMR 4166 Enduron...will keep it that way.

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

Yesterday I tested Varget against Shooters World Precision S062. I ran 5 shot groups of each, both loaded at 35 grs of powder, shooting my 22-250 rifle. Varget averaged 3553 FPS while Shooters World averaged 3547 FPS.

I don't know if one is rated hotter than the other but they seem to be equal to me.

I loaded 50 rounds of each, and repeatedly shot very tight most one jagged hole but many very tight. I can't see the difference between the two.

I was lucky last year as I bought 3 lbs for a little over $21.00 a pound. I liked it so much I bought an 8 lb jug for $151 and some change.

I made a correction to this post. I originally posted the velocity as being shot from my 223 rifle. It was the 22-250. Also the really good groups were shot from the 223.

 

[Fuj]

I was lucky last year as I bought 3 lbs for a little over $21.00 a pound. I liked it so much I bought an 8 lb jug for $151 and some change.

About month ago, I found it at $28 per lb and bought 3 of the
Lovex Precision powder. I will buy an 8 pounder when available.
I see no reason at this point to pay more for Varget.

 

[rwj]

I replaced Varget with IMR 4166 Enduron...will keep it that way.

I’ve had good results with using IMR 4166 in a 6BR in lieu of Varget...

 

[PopCharlie]

In my latest cat efforts, Lovex Precision Rifle powder does
show a lot of promise. So far not a real temp test but in
some very cool mornings to hot afternoons, numbers are
real good. I'm thinking this could be like the Beginning of
Reloder 16. Every body piled on when H4350 disappeared.

I got an 8lb jug of precision rifle. I'm working up loads for my .223, 6.5x47L and a new 6br. Gonna use 95 gr. BIB flat base for the 6br.
PopCharlie

 

[Ccrider]

This is helpful: https://hodgdon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/burn-rate-color.pdf

 

[Tommie]

lot to lot inconsistency

That’s the exact reason I swore off Varget.

 

[Mad_Charlie]

"What powder has the same burn rate as Varget ?"​

Varget, sometimes...

 

[CT10ring]

And would it be a direct substitute?
I know there are charts, so is this a new powder?
Any experience?
Thanks Don

RL-15 seems to be nearly identical, in a .308, anyway.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

In my experience I have had better luck with IMR4064 over Varget in just about any cartridge I have ever tried them in. I've never understood the love for Varget its never performed the way I would like it to for me.

Yeah, I have 3 lbs of Varget in my larder. Try it in something every once in a while and move on.

 

[dogdude]

That’s the exact reason I swore off Varget.

If you think Varget is bad, try to find consistency with H 4895, on Friday I shot two different lots..60fps difference .