Varget doesn't meter well out of a Dillon, unless you take the powder drop apart and polish everything real well.
For loading 223 I would hold the handle down for a second and then give it a tap pr two, this helps the powder settle in the case and flow out the powder drop better.
For 308 there was no need to do this
Varget doesn't meter well out of a Dillon, unless you take the powder drop apart and polish everything real well.
For loading 223 I would hold the handle down for a second and then give it a tap pr two, this helps the powder settle in the case and flow out the powder drop better.
For 308 there was no need to do this
Have you tried this? I have a brand new powder measure waiting to be filled.[/QUOTE
Yes I have, and it helped a lot
I agree totally,... I started with H4895 and compared it with factory ammo in my AR and I could feel the difference even after I increased the charge slightly. I am using 55gn bullets in a 1 in 9 twist barrel. I began reading about this and found that the differences were the burn characteristics of extruded power were markedly different over more spherical powders like h335 in the case of the .223. From what I read 4895 was excellent in larger calibers like the 308 because of the burn and expansion rate of the extruded powder. Just my 2 cents.Varget or H4895 with bullets over 60 gr. With lighter bullets 52, 53, 55 gr I have not been able to beat H335 for accuracy or consistency. BLC2 is good also.
Is there a good all around powder for both calibers? Not looking for match grade loading. Just target shooting in a semi 223 and bolt 308. Would varget do ok?