I've searched high and low for the famed, mythical Hodgdon Varget to no avail. New to realoading, so I'm starting from scratch. Picked up some other viable powders to try out, but not sure how any of them are going to end up with my rifle. I've got the following loads ready for ladder testing:
#1
IMR 4064 (.5gr increments 39-46)
155 Lapua Scenar Bullets
Once fired Hornady Match Brass (Trim-2.008) - this has been fully prepped and weight sorted into .5gr weight lots (I had like 350 pcs of the stuff dont laugh)
Federal 210 Primers
2.260 OAL (~2.870 COAL)
#2
IMR 8208XBR (.5gr increments 41-45.5)
Lapua 155 Scenar Bullets
Once fired Hornady Match Brass (Trim-2.008) - this has been fully prepped and weight sorted into .5gr weight lots
Federal 210 Primers
2.260 OAL (~2.870 COAL)
#3 (my most promising i think)
Hodgdon Benchmark (.5gr increments 39-45)
Lapua 155 Scenar Bullets
Lapua Brass (from 50pc freebie lot given to me by another member)
Federal 210 Primers
2.260 OAL (~2.870 COAL)
#4
Alliant Reloader 17 (.5gr increments 44.5-48)
Berger 185 Juggernaut Bullets
Once fired Hornady Match Brass (Trim-2.008) - this has been fully prepped and weight sorted into .5gr weight lots
Federal 210 Primers
2.185 OAL (~2.840 COAL)
I tried to keep within, or just over book load capacities with the exception of the RE-17 loads (couldnt find much data). Going to my private 200yd range on Saturday, so I'll post results of the ladder tests once I return.
Meanwhile, do any of you have any input on whether I should expand or reduce my load ranges for any of the 4 loads mentioned above?
#1
IMR 4064 (.5gr increments 39-46)
155 Lapua Scenar Bullets
Once fired Hornady Match Brass (Trim-2.008) - this has been fully prepped and weight sorted into .5gr weight lots (I had like 350 pcs of the stuff dont laugh)
Federal 210 Primers
2.260 OAL (~2.870 COAL)
#2
IMR 8208XBR (.5gr increments 41-45.5)
Lapua 155 Scenar Bullets
Once fired Hornady Match Brass (Trim-2.008) - this has been fully prepped and weight sorted into .5gr weight lots
Federal 210 Primers
2.260 OAL (~2.870 COAL)
#3 (my most promising i think)
Hodgdon Benchmark (.5gr increments 39-45)
Lapua 155 Scenar Bullets
Lapua Brass (from 50pc freebie lot given to me by another member)
Federal 210 Primers
2.260 OAL (~2.870 COAL)
#4
Alliant Reloader 17 (.5gr increments 44.5-48)
Berger 185 Juggernaut Bullets
Once fired Hornady Match Brass (Trim-2.008) - this has been fully prepped and weight sorted into .5gr weight lots
Federal 210 Primers
2.185 OAL (~2.840 COAL)
I tried to keep within, or just over book load capacities with the exception of the RE-17 loads (couldnt find much data). Going to my private 200yd range on Saturday, so I'll post results of the ladder tests once I return.
Meanwhile, do any of you have any input on whether I should expand or reduce my load ranges for any of the 4 loads mentioned above?