![]() ![]() First, I was very disappointed to learn that RUAG Ammotec UK has decided to discontinue importing the Norma range only two or three years after reintroducing it. Three of the nine ‘ball type’ alternativesīefore leaving the subject of powder availability, two more updates. Small matter, and Ess-Oh XX is how it reads on the powder bottle label. However, looking at some technical descriptions from Explosia, it seems that the manufacturer uses one letter (S single-based, D double-based), dash, then a three digit numeric product description. Mentioning this marque, I’ve always read the powder names as two-Alpha, two-Numeric. (This duplicates Viht grades’ over-‘slow’ positions in burn-rate lists and tables and almost certainly results from the company reporting this metric as such, not the mechanisms of the QL program.) Lovex S-series extruded powders are by contrast frequently quantified as faster burners / higher velocity generators than range tests show. Some Viht powders are graded as slower burning, therefore generating lower pressures and allowing higher charges, than turns out to be the case. ![]() Neither Alliant ball type propellant is included in the QuickLOAD (QL) database, even the latest 3.9 version, so don’t show up in the QuickLOAD database (scroll down).Īs with the H4350 QL runs, the model apparently gets some makes wrong using its default values. (Likewise, Winchester StaBALL 6.5.) I’ve placed an order for the trio, but have yet to learn if they’re actually available – if so, I’ll revisit 7mm-08 with the Winchester grade alongside trying the pair of Power-Pros in this exercise. I wrote in Reach Out-4 that the two Alliant Power-Pros aren’t available here, but have since noticed that Edgar Bros, our Hodgdon/Alliant importer does list them after all. Hodgdon H4895 is another much missed versatile powder (I‘m already fed up typing the latter name, so I’ll abbreviate it to ‘VGT’ from here on.) I’ve removed the table’s charge weights as many are misleading for various reasons, some even likely to produce excessive pressures. Missing are: Viht N150 which exceeded my set maximum fill-ratio of 105%, but was tried anyway two Alliant grades, Power-Pro Varmint and Power-Pro 2000MR, corresponding roughly to H4895 and VarGet respectively. This is a QuickLOAD run for 55,000 psi loads. We have many Reach-compliant alternatives, roughly double the number I found for H4350/414 with 27 possible grades (Figure 1). For many shooters, they’re the most valuable of the ‘banned’ products thanks to their flexibility and number of potential applications. ![]() Fortunately, despite last year’s shutdown, I managed to make progress with identifying and range-testing alternatives to Hodgdon’s pair of mid burn-rate propellants, H4895 and VarGet. It’s early 2022, and we’re hopefully finally back to lockdown-free normality after two frustrating years of restrictions and range closures. Hodgdon H4895 and VarGet Alternatives Part 1 (Introduction) Varget is missed by many of us. The information is to be used at the sole discretion of the user and the user assumes all risk. Target Shooter has not set out to produce reloading data but rather to offer alternatives to powders now unavailable due to REACH controls and it is up to the reader to interpret this data to suit his or her requirements and thus no responsibility is assumed in the use of this data. Data contained herein is therefore for the purpose of comparing loads and results against the Reach-ban benchmark grades only, and are not intended for use by individuals – even those who are familiar with correct and safe handloading practices and procedures. Other manufacturers’ equipment will not produce equivalent pressures or velocities. The load data contained on this site is intended for use with specific rifles and components. ![]()
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