Anyone using Varget in a 6.5x47 Lapua?

[Tarleton_Texan]

Hello everyone I am planning on a 6.5x47L build and I was hoping to be able to use Varget because I have several pounds of it that I use for my .223 loads. I would probably be running a 120 or 123 grain projectiles, any feed back is welcome and appreciated.

[leatherlunger]

im sure varget works really well but i have yet to try it. Ive had great success with rl17 and 140 hybrids running around 2800fps. The heavy bullets have worked really well for me in my 28" barrel.

[Leonardo63]

There are a lot of guys running it. I loaded my first rounds up today. After doing a lot of reading I decided on Varget for my first run. RL17 is another popular choice as are a couple others. I'm going to start with 36.5 of Varget and work up from there-at least that's my plan. I have 4 bullets from 123 to 130 to try but for now is getting the barrel broke in and get 50 down the tube in 5 shot groups. Only problem, it's just hot as hades today and the pool is winning out for my attention :)
I've seen several guys state their most accurate groups were with Varget but not burning the speed charts up, isn't that usually the case

[frank1947]

I use 37.5 varget with any 123, 2950 fps

[Tarleton_Texan]

Thanks for the reply's everyone good info but I no longer have the rifle, traded it for a 12 F-Class in 6.5x284.

[M.O.A.]

well that sounds like a good trade

[Tarleton_Texan]

Yeah I had to pony up some cash but I think it was well worth it.

[davemuzz]

Late to the post but FWIW I us RL-22 for all my 6.5x55 loads with excellent results. I would think this may be worth a Troy with the x47.