Looking for input on .223 69gr. Lapua Scenar load

[freedomintheskies]

As the title says, I'm wanting to work up a long range (600M +) target load for 69 gr Lapua Scenar's.
Paper is the primary target, but might include some steel plates at long rages.

My powder selection is limited to Varget (2lb but may be able to get more), H4895, Win 748, IMR 4198, CFE223

If there is a top performing powder that I don't have, I can always try to find it.

Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

 

[manitou210]

Varget is your friend start load 24 gr up to max 26 gr, try seating bullets just kissing lands

 

[Jmiverson]

I got off the Varget train a couple years ago, using imr 8208 now with great success. H4895 would be good also.

 

[Andy]

Varget is a fine choice, but CFE223 is worth a try. Is a Ball Powder so meters nicely, and has a suitable Burn Rate. Same can be said for BL-C(2) and H380.

 

[freedomintheskies]

I just scored some good quantities of VV N140 and VV N550 if anyone has a recipe for either of those.

 

[dero338]

They worked very well with varget for me but my rifle prefer 69 smk

 

[stubblejumper]

I have gone to CFE 223, good accuracy, no copper fouling.

 

[DWiB]

I dont have a lot of experience reloading rifle cartridges but I was impressed with H335 under 68gr Hornady Match. It metered very nicely out of the powder drop on my LNL.

 

[Cummins]

I'm using 69gr noslers and a healthy dose of varget the 77gr bullets shoot very good in my 1-9twist 26" rem700 with a max plus load of varget, heavier the better if your in a windy area.

 

[chrismc]

My rifle really liked 25.2 Varget fed match primer, and a 69 gr scenar.
That is out of a 26" Krieger, 1-7.7t, Wylde chamber...Could keep it 4-5" at 600yds if the wind wasn't too squirly

 

[speedjunkiesracing]

I loaded up some Lapua Sencar 69g. 25.5g CFE 223=2750fps no signs of pressure
Good accuracy but going to up charge to max. Watch for pressure signs and see if groups improve.