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SFW · December 26, 2011, 10:06 PM

So in recent load development, I have been using Varget powder. On the can, it lists max load data for a 150 grain .30-06 load. However, if I check in any of my reloading books (Speer, Hornady & Nosler) they don’t list Varget as a powder choice for the 150 grain bullet.

I have just worked up a load that my rifle loves for my .270 using a 130 grain Nosler BT/BT Hunter bullet. I used 46.0 grains of Varget, and the results were outstanding. Once again, none of my reloading manuals gave the option for Varget in this bullet weight. Why is that? This is obviously a great powder, which will do more than just light varmint loads… so why don’t manuals list it? Just curious…

December 26, 2011, 10:06 PM	#1
SFW Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 124	powders and reload manuals... a question... So in recent load development, I have been using Varget powder. On the can, it lists max load data for a 150 grain .30-06 load. However, if I check in any of my reloading books (Speer, Hornady & Nosler) they don’t list Varget as a powder choice for the 150 grain bullet. I have just worked up a load that my rifle loves for my .270 using a 130 grain Nosler BT/BT Hunter bullet. I used 46.0 grains of Varget, and the results were outstanding. Once again, none of my reloading manuals gave the option for Varget in this bullet weight. Why is that? This is obviously a great powder, which will do more than just light varmint loads… so why don’t manuals list it? Just curious…