05-28-2020, 03:00 PM
jewski_brewski Wrote:The Hornady Manual says maximum load for RL-15 and Varget will get 2,300 fps with that bullet and better powders will only get 2,350 fps. Based on that data, it seems like the powder isn't the issue so much as the bullet weight. This bullet is very tried and true though, and like I said they were free. Also, Hornady did their testing with an 18" barrel.
Page 106 says it is good down to 1600 muzzle velocity for hunting deer? I had excellent luck target shooting (half MOA 5 round group) with Varget and 130gr Berger Hybrid OTM.