• Quick Shot Challenge: Caption This Sniper Fail Meme

    Drop your caption in the replies for the chance to win a free shirt!

    Join the contest

Is it ok/advisable to use Hodgdon Benchmark powder for 6.5x47 Lapua / 139 gn projectile?

want2learn

Private
Full Member
Minuteman
Sep 7, 2013
1,250
494
Hi, appreciate your advice and help.

I ran out of Varget and i have a new bottle of Hodgdon Benchmark powder that i'd hate to waste .

I've used the Hodgdon Benchmark powder for .308 and it worked out nicely for me but i've since stopped shooting the .308 ( i just can't tolerate the recoil) so I've changed over to the 6.5x47 Lapua caliber which is much more comfortable for me.... and I still have a bunch of Lapua 139 gn Scenar projectiles that seem to run well in my rifle.

When i search the Hodgdon site they only list projectiles up to a weight of 123gn.

Want to be safe and prudent. thanks