Varget cartridge options

[Philward]

Yeah, I did a similar thing last week. I have a set of scope rings that I really wanted to put through the paces so I built a new rifle to give them a place to go.

Hmmm... I have a set of EGW 30mm Tactical rings sitting in the drawer.

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

DASHER !

 

[Rosebud]

Varget and the 7mm-08 are pure magic.

You speak the truth. CA Arms Ridge Line. 7-08, 120 HH 45 grains of Varget, 3170 FPS. Could push it faster, but group size and consistency said stop here. For what it's worth. StABall Match shoots really, really good in a 7-08. Hope lightning doesn't strike me. It may be better.

 

[Eric H]

Got plenty of Varget and H4350. Building a 6GT and hopefully I can get the 107 Sierras or 115DTAC to work in it.

 

[john k]

You speak the truth. CA Arms Ridge Line. 7-08, 120 HH 45 grains of Varget, 3170 FPS. Could push it faster, but group size and consistency said stop here. For what it's worth. StABall Match shoots really, really good in a 7-08. Hope lightning doesn't strike me. It may be better.

I'm right there with you in regards to my 7-08 120 HH 45gr of Varget. Excellent for Sicilian neck ties on deer!

 

[homerthebeeman]

I'm right there with you in regards to my 7-08 120 HH 45gr of Varget. Excellent for Sicilian neck ties on deer!

Yup! That 7-08 120 HH 45gr of Varget outta my Kimber has killed a bunch of axis deer. Pure magic!!

 

[DanGroves]

Hmmm... I have a set of EGW 30mm Tactical rings sitting in the drawer.

I picked up some 300 WSM brass at the range, so I'll build off that.

 

[TheFishBox]

Not a bad idea

 

[LBEdgin]

41gr Varget under 70gr Sierra BlitzKing 243 Win w/1-12 twist = .5" or better

 

[mrbigtexan]

I use Varget in 223, 22-250, 7-08. My buddy uses it in 243. It's a great versatile powder for sure.

 

[Rosebud]

Browning1885 high wall 405 Winchester. 60.0 Varget, 300 grain soft point. 2340 FPS. Makes my shoulder hurt just saying it.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

So you're going to setup a rifle and buy brass, bullets, and primers all because you have $250 worth of powder to burn up?

Personally I'd set it in the back of a cabinet until you find something you actually really want that just happens to be a good candidate for varget.

 

[Tallest]

I'm another vote for 7mm-08. Before kids, I used to hand load Sierra Game kings over Varget for my 7mm-08 whitetail rifle.

 

[Ol' Red]

So you're going to setup a rifle and buy brass, bullets, and primers all because you have $250 worth of powder to burn up?

Personally I'd set it in the back of a cabinet until you find something you actually really want that just happens to be a good candidate for varget.

Having two boxes of empty brass is a good excuse for me to buy a new gun. Just sayin'.