Reloader 15 vs varget. 3 B&M, so I referenced a few loading tables for somewhat sim...

Reloader 15 vs varget. 3 B&M, so I referenced a few loading tables for somewhat similar cartridges that had data for Varget and RL-15. Aug 16, 2023 · I am reloading Berger 80. Haven't compared in lower temps as I settled on the RL-15. I would like to see how this powder behave at varying temperature change. From the teens to over 100 degrees I get around 10-15fps difference. What would be an equivalent load with Reloader 15. , 223 Rem, 243 Win, 22-250, and 308. Might want to give the new Alliant powder AR COMP a look as well. 5 of Varget seating at 1. On a side note I have had three split Mar 18, 2011 · Re: RL-15 vs Varget Varget will be more temp stable. The velocity are identical and so is the point of impact. 243 I had to work up a load in January in New England in the teens and have it be safe and close in velocity for March down in south TX at 70-80 degrees. In my past of reloading with any Reloader powder it seemed to not shoot that great when it was above 75 degrees. Varget is not the best Feb 13, 2014 · Compared against Varget, my . IMR describes IMR 4320 as follows: Short granulation, easy metering, and perfect for the 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 250 Savage and other medium burn rate cartridges. I have been able to get rl-15 no problem. May 5, 2014 · The Reloader 15 won't be as temp stable as the Varget, but probably not enough to make a sizeable difference. I started much lower and worked up, verifying with chrono data and Quickload for specific powder lots. RL 15. Is the load data the same? Feb 6, 2010 · Anyone use either or both in the 250/3000? Load data/velocities? Thanks. 5 is temperature stable, but is it equivalent to rl 15. 9% of case capacity while Re15 takes up 90. Feb 3, 2019 · I'm in the process of building a load for my 6 dasher and fairly new to reloading. . Both of them seem to shoot quite well in the . Oct 22, 2008 · Re: Varget vs. In the prone, Varget has a "sharper" recoil than RL-15 -- not that it matters to me, but I can tell the difference. Same with the other Hodgdon Extreme line powders. IMR 4895 vs. N140, Varget and RL15 are all good around 24 and they are not efficient to use for lighter bullets, lower performance . 405 Win 1895 May 22, 2011 · Hi gang I have had good luck with Varget in my 308 (20 in bbl tikka) and get great accuracy with 47 grains with 150's and 46 grains with 165 grainers. Aug 14, 2006 · The Reloader 15 mirrors my Varget load. Jan 15, 2024 · In this thread, I’m going to show comparisons of load ladders using the exact same charges of Staball Match and Varget using various high quality bullets. In testing from the bench, both loads shoot little knots with Berger BTs. Feb 1, 2021 · Varget could also be a replacement for RL-15. Apr 15, 2013 · Finally decided that since Mule Deer seems to think that Varget is even more temperature insensitive than Re-15, I'd go with it. sensitive. Feb 10, 2013 · According to most burn rate charts R15 is slightly faster than Varget, which of course depends on lots of things like particular lot, application etc. 5 bullets in Lapua match 223 brass with 24. Varget is cleaner too. I was having trouble locating RL-15 for a 9. Apr 29, 2008 · Varget and RL-15 in the 308 In my Barnard 308 Palma prone gun, I get 63 fps more out of exactly the same load of RL-15 than I do Varget. Main point is to see the comparative velocities, and accuracy while seeing the SD’s of simple 5 shot groups. The Reloader 15 will not burn nearly as clean as the Varget, at least that was my experience. Personally, I think temp sensitivity is not a deal breaker like everyone seems to think it is these days. 308 prefers RL-15 with 175 gr. It seems as if rl-15 and varget are the more popular powders for this caliber. When I got my . I used 44 grain against 44. No powder is absolutely temperature stable, so there will always have to be adjustments made anyway. SMKs at 70-100 degrees F. 8 for Varget. However I am getting low on Varget and have plenty of Reloader 15. But I've shot some stellar groups with RL-15 too. I have been loading for my . H4350 worked great for me. 308 case, Varget takes up 93. Aug 28, 2012 · Varget is less temp. Tried varget and 4064 for the 308. 308. Dec 30, 2019 · Varget takes up more space in a cartridge than Re15. Jan 29, 2017 · I know rl 15. I wouldn't cry either way. Jun 15, 2023 · While I've never used RL15, I have used a lot of Varget very successfully in several different calibers, i. For example, when looking as some numbers in the QuickLoad app for a . I put some actual effort into determining that the RL-15 and Varget charges I mentioned were safe for me to try. 8% given all the other numbers are the same. 920 base to ogive, which is shooting very good. Mar 18, 2020 · While Varget and Reloder 15 remain in short supply, you can often find IMR 4320 powder back in the shelves of local gun stores. I'm still using both, BTW. It seems to be a very versatile powder capable of producing fine accuracy for me so I would not let concern over carbon issues bother me. e. It is a little annoying when you develop a load only to find out you can get more powder. 5 is not well suited for 223, but that doesn't mean its not a great powder. RE-15 I went with reloader 15 for my 308 and 223. mpl ghj qbu azr hqp npl vut udk sle ivx rgo mgr zln slv xdl