Varget too slow for short .223?

[Farlsincharge]

Is using varget in a short barreled .223 a good idea, or does it need a longer barrel due to it's burn rate?
Would 19" be enough for varget, or should I be looking at something a little faster?

 

[Attention]

Is using varget in a short barreled .223 a good idea, or does it need a longer barrel due to it's burn rate?
Would 19" be enough for varget, or should I be looking at something a little faster?

I used it out of a 20" barrel with great results.

 

[rnbra-shooter]

This is a bit of a persistent myth. Unless underloaded or very badly selected, rifle powders will reach "all burnt" after 8-10" of bullet travel.

Go ahead and use Varget, it'll work great for you.

 

[Ganderite]

Like he said. "Fast" vs "slow" is only an issue in pistol-length barrels. Most of the powder is burned in the first 4 inches. After that it is just acceleration from the pressure.

 

[jamiejaf]

Bolt or semi? Works great in my 20" bolt guns. Very consistant.

 

[manitou210]

Varget works for me in Rem 600 18.5"

 

[carbonrod]

I have used it in a 10.5, 14.5, and 20 in. Good powder, but you may find that you get similar results out of H4895, and don't have to wait around for varget. If you are trying to push long arrows, you will probably want a different powder.

 

[todbartell]

I use Varget with 77gr match bullets and get 2650 fps. I thought that was pretty good! accurate too

 

[chappy]

i use varget with a 69 grn sierra in my 20 inch barrel. works great.

 

[Mystic Precision]

VARGET IN A 223 MUST BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS.

Please send to ME for proper disposal.......

Jerry

PS now back to the regular programming. Only downside will be case capacity. If shooting heavier bullets, should be no problem. You may find that with light bullets, you run out of case capacity before you reach max performance. If that is the case, go with Benchmark.