Hodgdon Varget Extreme Rifle Powder 8 lb
Hodgdon's revolutionary extruded rifle powder delivers uniform metering, temperature insensitivity, and clean burning for superior accuracy in competitive and hunting applications.
Hodgdon Varget Extreme Rifle Powder
Variget represents a significant advancement in smokeless propellant technology. This extruded powder features small, uniform grains that meter consistently and reliably through any powder measure—a critical advantage for both competitive shooters and handloaders seeking precision.
Key Performance Characteristics
Temperature Stability Unlike many powders that perform differently in hot or cold conditions, Varget maintains consistent burn rates across a wide temperature range. This means your loads perform the same whether you're shooting in summer heat or winter cold.
Clean Burning & Accuracy Variget ignites quickly and burns cleanly, producing minimal fouling in your rifle. This translates directly to:
- Superior accuracy for competitive match shooting
- Easier rifle maintenance between shooting sessions
- Consistent velocity from shot to shot
Velocity & Energy Variget produces higher energy than other powders in its burning-speed class, delivering improved velocities that enhance both competitive scores and hunting effectiveness.
Ideal Applications
Variget excels in a wide range of cartridges:
- .223 Remington (especially with heavy match bullets)
- 22-250 Remington
- 308 Winchester
- 30-06 Springfield
- 375 H&H Magnum
- And many other popular rifle cartridges
Package Contents
Each 8-pound canister provides ample powder for hundreds of reloads, making it economical for serious shooters and hunters alike.
Features
- extruded propellant
- small grain structure for uniform metering
- temperature insensitive
- popular for many common cartridges
