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hornetguy · January 18, 2013, 12:57 PM

I can't remember the exact charge, but I've had my best results (in a Swedish mauser) using IMR 4350. I almost exclusively use the Hornady 140gr bullet, and I load it to about 2650fps. This is a fine load in my Swede, giving almost monotonous 1" groups at 100yds, as long as I don't jerk the trigger.
I imagine the H4350 would give similar results.

I tried a couple of loads with Varget, but wasn't as pleased with the results. I admit I didn't do a thorough, exhaustive study of the Varget, but it didn't seem to produce as nice a result. You might have excellent luck with it, however... it is a nice powder.

January 18, 2013, 12:57 PM	#6
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 970	I can't remember the exact charge, but I've had my best results (in a Swedish mauser) using IMR 4350. I almost exclusively use the Hornady 140gr bullet, and I load it to about 2650fps. This is a fine load in my Swede, giving almost monotonous 1" groups at 100yds, as long as I don't jerk the trigger. I imagine the H4350 would give similar results. I tried a couple of loads with Varget, but wasn't as pleased with the results. I admit I didn't do a thorough, exhaustive study of the Varget, but it didn't seem to produce as nice a result. You might have excellent luck with it, however... it is a nice powder. __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..