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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    Thank god, I found my log book.
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    I know this is an old thread but I've lost all of my load history and I'm wondering what H-4350 loads work well with the 140 VLD hunting?
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    tikka t3x accuracy

    I have a T3 in .270 for a light weight mountain rifle that shoots 1/2 MOA but the barrel does heat up really quickly so 2 or 3 shots is all before letting it cool down.
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    6.5x47 Build

    22" Bartlein 5R 1:8 twist here and I get 2725fps w/ Berger 140gr Hunting VLD's and 39.5gr of IMR 4350.
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    So I loaded up some IMR 4350 loads and finally got time to try them out yesterday. I started out at 35.5gr and went up to 39.5gr. The 39.5gr looks to be the ticket and it averaged 2692fps for 4 rounds. No pressure signs at all and softer to shoot than the Varget loads. I'll work on COAL now.
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    custom rifle builders

    Ed Adams of Butches Reloading here in New Mexico is a world champion benchrest shooter and builds very fine customs.
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    No pressure signs with the 36.5 for you? 1/2 MOA at 600 sounds good to me but I want to try to get a minimum of 2700fps with no pressure if I can.
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    Well thanks, I do understand that they are different powders but H4350 is no where to be found around here and I have 8 lbs. of IMR 4350 in my possession so that's what I'll be using. OR if I don't get the results that I'm looking for I have 4 lbs. of Winchester 760 on hand I would try next.
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    I'm going to give the IMR 4350 a try this weekend.
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    I loaded up some loads w/ Varget and the 140 VLD's and found a few good loads but 37.4gr at 2700fps was a standout, one hole 4 shot group at 100 yds. A good friend who's opinion I really value says that he thinks this load is way too hot but I saw no sign of pressure issues at all. Anybody want...
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    Thanks for the reply. I'm going to give it a try Sunday. I do have quite a bit of IMR 4350 and Win 760 on hand from my .260 Rem so I'll give them a shot as well. I plan on using the 47 for hunting deer and elk this fall so I want to work up a good hunting load but I do have quite a few 120gr -...
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    Berger 140VLD in 6.5x47 w/ Varget

    Hey guys I've just finished building my first 6.5x47 w/ 22" Bartlein 5R 8 twist and have lots of Berger hunting vld 140's and Varget. It seems that most of you all are shooting the 120-130's in their 6.5x47. Anybody using the 140's and have any wisdom to share?
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns Carry knife preferences

    Spyderco Southard Spyderco Native 5 Spyderco Sage 1 ZT 0566
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    Monthly Sporting Rifle match RATON NM

    Thank you sir
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    Monthly Sporting Rifle match RATON NM

    Is the next match on 11 August? I want to give it a try with my new build.
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