Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

[660grizzlyguy]

Been useing Varget for 223 and 308.Wisconsin does have some temp. extremes. With the new progressive press it would be nice to use a powder that meters better,but the Varget seems to be so easy to get accurate loads with. Priorities-1 Accuracy 2-Temp. insensitivity 3-Flows easy. Hopefully someone has"been there/done that"

 

[jbaldwin]

Re: Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

I use Benchmark 23.5gr and varget 25 grains and get good accuarcy with both. 223 is not bad to get to shoot.

 

[GJgo]

Re: Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

Not sure about other calibers, but in my 6PPC Benchmark loses its agging capability above 80 degrees. I only shoot it on cooler days. I'd stick with Varget, maybe try the new 8208 XBR.

 

[Jason280]

Re: Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

I have become fond of TAC, mainly because it is cheaper than the others and meters so much better than the extruded powders. Varget can be a PITA on a Dillon 550, as can other stick powders. TAC, on the other hand, flows like water.

I can't comment on the temp sensitivity, but I know the stuff is very accurate behind 75gr Hornady BTHPs out of my Savage 10FP. 24gr gives me sub 3/4" groups, but I cannot remember the velocity.

 

[bkster]

Re: Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

i use benchmark in my .308 great results

43+? gr bench 155 sceners 2950 fps 1/2 moa

this may be hot in your rifle work up to it

have not used in hot weather yet

 

[pdogdown]

Re: Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

+1 on the 8208 XBR. If you find some I can let you know some .223 loads for various bullets from 55 to 75 Amax and all in between. Great powder.
Justin

jjkuchar at gmail dot com

 

[Rhys]

Re: Varget, Benchmark, or TAC for 308and 223??

Tac worked very nicely for me with 175's in the .308, but I have gone to Big Game with 155's instead. Most of the rifles I shoot get one or another of the powders from Ramshot. Good velocities, clean burn, meter great.