Alternative to VARGET? Shooters World Precision Rifle powder put to the test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2023
- Varget has been the standard. Is Shooters World Precision Rifle Powder a new challenger?
In my continuing search for a good alternative powder for Varget, I run a load test on Shooters World Precision Rifle powder at 100 yards. Does SWPR make the grade? #reload #rifle #gun #powder #gunpowder #precisionrifle #reloading #ammo #ammunition #swpr #shootersworld
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Absolutely a great video well done and nice grouping!
You can't have grouping with only one shot you could use any powder of any amount and it will still put a hole in the target, one shot tells you nothing.
Evidently you didn’t watch the entire video.
I came to love Shooters World powders years ago. Excellent performance and very low cost. In the early days, the biggest problem was load data. Availability is still an issue, as it seems that they only import it a few times a year. Unfortunately, the cost has skyrocketed, bringing it very close to the cost of more mainstream powders.
For load data, you can always contact them.
I have found SW Precision to be as accurate as Varget in my 6 Dasher with Berger 105 Hybrids. I'm now working up a load for 6BR as well.
Just started watching your videos, good work ! Learned some things i didn't know , validated other things that i did. I like the way you keep things simple but complete. My own set up is much like your own, i load for .270 and .223 for a long while, and just started 6 arc .270wsm and .308 to help out my son in laws, gotta leave my equipment to family you know,, dang rockchucker will last forever!
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Seems like nice powder.
Left is Left.
Right is Right.
The PRS guys have been using SW Precision for a number of years now. Usually, SD and ES are lower than with Varget.
BTW; Those rings are entirely too high.
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SW shoots amazing in my 6mm arc! Did a video on it and now I can’t find the powder haha words getting out, good video. Sub 👍
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Nice video. Consistent powder. I think that it helped with those longer bullets with good bearing surface.
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The only problem is no one carries it near me. If I have to order online might as well get varget because I know it works. Wish bass pro would carry it.
Using Shooters World Precision Rifle powder in my 224 Valkyrie with great results!
Seems to be a great powder for me too. Glad you are having success with it!
I’m doing development with SW precision with a 150 Seirra Gameking. Shooting out of my encore.
Let us know your results
Technically, no a 5th shot won't, not by itself, but 4 or more groups of 3-5 (gun cooled down like you would expect it to be each time you go to the field) WILL make a difference in your assurance of accuracy. You said that flyer was you, but did you know that when you let off the trigger? Too many shooters take the blame for what's actually statistical noise. Hornady episodes 50 & 52 (entitled respectively "Your groups are/are still too small.") cover the truth about statistics in determining accuracy. The only thing small aggregate groups are truly valid for is weeding out bad loads or identifying other issues.
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Reloader 15 N40 They work . Try lapua brass , quality bullet .
Thanks for watching. I don’t disagree that I could probably get better results with Lapua brass and maybe Berger bullets but unfortunately neither are within my budget. I am not a competitive shooter and I don’t have any sponsors so like most other people, I try to do the best I can with the components I can reasonably afford. Thanks.
Is that unburnt powder hitting the target about 1.5 seconds after hit? Sounds like something is going on there.
dirt is being kicked up by bullet behind the target. target is in front of a steep slope so dirt is only a couple of feet behind the target.
Bullet weight and brand? you may have said somewhere in the middle I missed it.
175 gr SMK
You should find a substitute for those scope rings. Cheek weld is nearly impossible
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Chin weld
probably need to put a cheek pad on the stock instead. The rings need to be that high in order for the scope objective lens to clear the barrel. Thanks!
@@southernexposure1205 looks like you got an inch between the barrel and scope. But what ever floats your boat, but that setup is horrible
@@Dave-cf2ng Thanks. I will see what I can do. What is your setup like? Send a pic.
I used to pay 20 per pound for this powder, but thanks to u-tube videos it's 60 dollars a pound or over!!!
Sorry to hear that but it is a supply and demand issue. When powders start being hard to get prices go up. Government pressure to take away rights causes people to buy and hoard which causes shortages and more demand. Just wait if you think prices are high now.
There's a high volume of artillery and small arms propellant use driving the market right now. It's the exact same material composition, just larger, slower stuff in the cannon and mortar world.
Is the bullet make and weight a secret?
175 gr Sierra Match King.
Varget is always at the store I've never seen your powder.
I typically order it from Midwayusa or Powder Valley.
@@floridagunrat1625 about 3 years ago it was almost impossible to find or order Varget which is why I started testing alternatives
@southernexposure1205 Oh yeah, those were terrible times for getting any powder. Unfortunately, I think we're heading back into that kind of shortage here soon. Varget is a favorite of mine, and I would love to stock up, but Gee it is getting expensive!
@@floridagunrat1625 True. could be bad times in near future.
Was buying this for 20 bucks a pound,now it's 60 to 70 bucks. That's how panic buying and hoarding drives the price gouging from the companies.
No velocity readings, no standard deviation, no grouping by charge loads.
Not a good sale pitch.
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Are you sure that is 100 yards?
According to my laser range finder and the fact it is not my range yet has the targets and benches in place, yes.