kilotanker22
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So I have recently purchased and upgraded a Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 5.56x45.
I have been using Varget with 65 grain Sierra Game Kings, and some Barnes 69 grain Match burners. Accuracy is acceptable, but My velocity spreads are pretty gross. Throughout the entire load ranges with the Varget. ES numbers are 50-70 fps. SD numbers average around 20fps.
What powders should I look at to try to tighten up those velocity numbers? With Varget I am getting about 2750 fps out of a 16 inch barrel. I would like to attain that velocity or higher.
Maybe CFE 223 or 8208xbr?
By the way, using Norma brass and CCI 400 primers
I have been using Varget with 65 grain Sierra Game Kings, and some Barnes 69 grain Match burners. Accuracy is acceptable, but My velocity spreads are pretty gross. Throughout the entire load ranges with the Varget. ES numbers are 50-70 fps. SD numbers average around 20fps.
What powders should I look at to try to tighten up those velocity numbers? With Varget I am getting about 2750 fps out of a 16 inch barrel. I would like to attain that velocity or higher.
Maybe CFE 223 or 8208xbr?
By the way, using Norma brass and CCI 400 primers