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Hey Guys, looking for a little help. I had a rifle put together by Warner tool. I had him chamber it for the 139 Lapua scenar and Lapua brass. What would be a good starting point (grains) if I were to try using Varget. I've been having unacceptable results using Viht N550 with the 139 scenars.... Thanks
I'd start at 36.5gr with 139s Lapua brass and work up, expecting to stop at or just over 38 grains.
Have you tried that 38.6 Varget load again to confirm?
that looks like it will work, varget is great in the 260 and doesn't give up much speed either. nice shooting
That's great shooting Sako Man! Can you post a photo of your Spartan rifle?
I ran a couple OCWs today with Varget through my 20" 1:8 McGowen.
This barrel evidently doesn't like the 123 A-Max with Varget in the 39.0-39.6gr range one bit, but 37.4gr Varget showed some real promise with a 142SMK.
I ran a couple OCWs today with Varget through my 20" 1:8 McGowen.
This barrel evidently doesn't like the 123 A-Max with Varget in the 39.0-39.6gr range one bit, but 37.4gr Varget showed some real promise with a 142SMK.
Digging through my old data...
140gr A-Max, Lapua brass, WLR
26" 1:8 barrel, .118 freebore
Varget
37.0gr: 2670
37.5gr: 2711
38.0gr: 2773
In a later range trip with 38.0gr Varget in Nosler brass with 140 A-Max (quite possibly a different lot of Varget) average velocity was 2726fps.
just curious if varget is a slower powder than 4350 why are the charges so low...
I run 43.5gn of H4350 comes in at 2905fps ... Lapua Brass / 139gn Scenar
Varget is horrible with .260... please I shall pay you to send all you have to me so I can properly dispose of it...
I shall properly dispose of it 39.3gr at a time with 123 scenars @ about 2925 in a 26" 1:8 barrel, with .25-.4 MOA from 100-1000yards
Hey, I got a box of those sitting around, guess I should give 123s a try now. Don't worry I can find a place for my leftover Varget, thanks for the offer.