Yeah, same I have seen with Varget. Not exactly nominal in the 6.5.
I have to disagree, Varget is my best powder in 6.5 Lapua. Same with a brother. He says his 6.5 CM shoots better with 4350 (not sure which mfg) but the Varget shoots good, just not as good (we are talking sub 1/2 MOA)
that said, for a range of mil surplus guns that are not going to be tack drivers, one powder can span them nicely.
When I talk about good powder, I am talking sub 1/2 MOA groups as all I do is target shoot and that is my fun. If you are looking at 1 MOA, a lot of powders will get you that and you may be able to fine a broad spectrum one that works.
Thanks much. This was straight from Nosler, so wanted to confirm with the folks on the ground. Much appreciated.
I call it the case (pun intended) of someone putting out something rather than not say anything and not define things (universal powder is fine for hunting loads, not true to target shooting).
If you look at what die mfgs say for a full size. Turn it down till it touches the shell holder and 1/4 turn.
Yea, that really mashes the case head down and way beyond what is needed.
Modern loading has tools to measure the length to the shoulder and then set back enough to chamber ok. A full mash setback cracks the case base after as few as 8 firings. I have reloaded cases 20+ times using as minimal setback as works.
note: I have a 7.5 Swiss that wants .009, otherwise some cases don't chamber easily (and I got with easy chambering). If your gun will accept .003 setback, that is ideal.
But I go with what the gun tells me not a fixed value.