Videos tagged with Hodgdon Varget

This video focuses on reloading and testing various powders with a specific .223 Remington ammunition. The experiment involves using 75-grain Hornady BTHP bullets with Cannelure and a comprehensive list of 19 different powders. The creator is following up on suggestions from their audience, highlighting a community-driven approach to testing and data collection in reloading. The video aims to provide insights into the performance of these powder and load combinations.

This video focuses on testing and evaluating a specific ammunition load for the .223 Remington cartridge. The content explores the performance of the 65gr Cutting Edge MTH (Match/Tactical/Hunting) bullet. Two popular reloading powders, IMR 8208 XBR and Hodgdon Varget, are used in conjunction with this bullet, indicating a deep dive into handloading precision and application for this common rifle caliber. The video likely aims to inform reloaders and shooters about the capabilities of this particular bullet and powder combination for various shooting disciplines.

This video continues an accuracy test series for the 224 Valkyrie rifle caliber. It focuses on testing different weights of Sierra Match King bullets (69gr, 77gr, and 90gr) with two popular rifle powders: IMR 8208 XBR and Hodgdon Varget. The test utilizes new Starline brass and a White Oak Armament barrel assembled into a new upper receiver. The content is aimed at reloaders and precision rifle shooters looking to optimize performance with this cartridge.

This video details the reloading process for 6.5 Creedmoor using 140gr Hornady SST bullets with Hodgdon Varget and Superformance powders. It covers bullet selection, powder choices, brass and primer considerations, load data, and the loading process itself. Range testing at 100 yards provides group size and velocity data, with Varget achieving a 0.617-inch group and Superformance showing promise near 2600 fps without pressure signs.

This video is the fifth part of a series aiming to clone Black Hills 77gr OTM factory ammunition, known as Mk 262 Mod 1. The focus of this installment is testing Hodgdon Varget powder as a component in this reloading endeavor. The description notes that all external links have been removed to comply with YouTube's content policies.

This video highlights a critical case capacity difference in Starline .223 Remington brass compared to military-spec brass like Lake City. When using a maximum charge of 27.5 grains of Hodgdon Varget with 55gr bullets, the Starline cases overflowed, indicating significantly less internal volume. While Starline brass quality is praised for clean flash holes and consistent primer pockets, this capacity issue requires careful consideration for reloaders.

The Lyman Gen6 offers a compact and affordable solution for handloaders, priced around $190-$210. It features a user-friendly touchscreen, easy disassembly for cleaning, and a fast dispensing rate. While generally accurate to +/- 0.1 grains, especially with the included restrictor for extruded powders, it can struggle with fine ball powders like H335, which may splash out.

This YouTube video, titled "22 Nosler - Part 4 - Bring in the ringer (69gr SMK)", focuses on testing the effectiveness of the 69-grain Sierra Match King (SMK) bullet in a .22 Nosler rifle to address accuracy issues. The video explores two specific test powders: Hodgdon Varget and VihtaVuori N140. The content is part of a series dedicated to the .22 Nosler cartridge and reloading practices.

This video details a range test of Hornady 208gr ELD bullets fired from a .308 Winchester cartridge. The test utilizes two rifle platforms: a Savage 99 and a Tikka T3 Lite. Notably, the Savage 99's 1:12 barrel twist rate proved insufficient to stabilize the heavier bullets, highlighting a critical factor in bullet and barrel compatibility.